Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
1219803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Craib) C.Jeffrey ex S.Q.Zhong & D.Fang

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 4: 23 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219141



Common Names

  • Siamensis Siraitia
  • Siraitia siamensis
  • Siamensis Fruit


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Description

Siraitia siamensis (also called Thai luo han guo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to Thailand, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Siraitia siamensis is a popular ornamental plant, and is often used to decorate gardens and balconies. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Siraitia siamensis var. silomaradjae (Merr.) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Siraitia siamensis is a small, white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siraitia siamensis can be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. It should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It should be fertilized in spring and watered regularly.

Where to Find Siraitia siamensis

Siraitia siamensis can be found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50000331: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
Shi-Qiang Zhong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Q.Zhong' in the authors string.