Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
piscodora
ID:
1325556

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.L.Yao

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Blumea 58: 251 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338010



Common Names

  • Thottea Fishtail
  • Fishtail Aparajita
  • Fishtail Wood-Rattan


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Description

Thottea piscodora (also called 'Fish-Smelling Vine', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is a woody climber with stems up to 10 m long. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thottea piscodora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thottea piscodora are white with a yellow center, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thottea piscodora is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to tropical Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the stems and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Thottea piscodora

Thottea piscodora is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Thottea piscodora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thottea piscodora?

Thottea piscodora

What is the common name of Thottea piscodora?

Piscodora Thottea

Where is Thottea piscodora native to?

East Africa

Species in the Thottea genus

Thottea duchartrei, Thottea beccarii, Thottea borneensis, Thottea celebica, Thottea curvisemen, Thottea muluensis, Thottea dinghoui, Thottea grandiflora, Thottea idukkiana, Thottea macrantha, Thottea barberi, Thottea abrahamii, Thottea macrophylla, Thottea tomentosa, Thottea rhizantha, Thottea paucifida, Thottea penitilobata, Thottea philippinensis, Thottea piperiformis, Thottea ponmudiana, Thottea triserialis, Thottea reniloba, Thottea tricornis, Thottea sivarajanii, Thottea straatmanii, Thottea sumatrana, Thottea racemosa, Thottea dalzellii, Thottea siliquosa, Thottea hainanensis, Thottea dependens, Thottea anthonysamyi, Thottea kamarudiniana, Thottea longipedunculata, Thottea papilionis, Thottea piscodora, Thottea praetermissa, Thottea reflexa, Thottea ruthiae, Thottea terengganuensis, Thottea sasidharaniana, Thottea adichilthottiana,

Species in the Aristolochiaceae family

Aristolochia hansenii, Aristolochia kongkandae, Aristolochia manantlanensis, Aristolochia meridionalis, Aristolochia perangustifolia, Aristolochia poomae, Aristolochia yalaensis, Aristolochia emiliae, Aristolochia acontophylla, Aristolochia acuminata, Aristolochia acutifolia, Aristolochia albertiana, Aristolochia albida, Aristolochia amara, Aristolochia andina, Aristolochia anguicida, Aristolochia angustifolia, Aristolochia apoloensis, Aristolochia arborea, Aristolochia arborescens, Aristolochia arcuata, Aristolochia arenicola, Aristolochia argentina, Aristolochia asclepiadifolia, Aristolochia asperifolia, Aristolochia atropurpurea, Aristolochia auricularia, Aristolochia austrochinensis, Aristolochia austroszechuanica, Aristolochia austroyunnanensis, Aristolochia baenzigeri, Aristolochia baetica, Aristolochia bahiensis, Aristolochia balansae, Aristolochia bambusifolia, Aristolochia baracoensis, Aristolochia barbourii, Aristolochia baseri, Aristolochia batucensis, Aristolochia bianorii, Aristolochia bicolor, Aristolochia bilabiata, Aristolochia billardierei, Aristolochia bilobata, Aristolochia birostris, Aristolochia boliviensis, Aristolochia boosii, Aristolochia bottae, Aristolochia bracteolata, Aristolochia bracteosa,

References

Tze Leong Yao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Yao' in the authors string.