Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Genus:
Species:
siliquosa
ID:
1094098

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Ding Hou

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Blumea 27: 327 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001093436



Common Names

  • Thottea siliquosa
  • Silky Thottea
  • Silky False Piper


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Description

Thottea siliquosa (also called Silky Thottea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, shrub-like plant with thick, waxy, green leaves and short stems. It is native to the tropical regions of Central America, and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thottea siliquosa is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments. The leaves can be used in salads, soups, and other dishes for a mild peppery flavor.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thottea siliquosa has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thottea siliquosa is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks and can be transplanted into individual containers once they have established a strong root system.

Where to Find Thottea siliquosa

Thottea siliquosa is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2500275: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.