Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
thaithongiae
ID:
1329658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suddee, Promm. & Watthana

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 42: 100 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342112



Common Names

  • Porpax thaithongiae
  • Thai Thong Porpax
  • Thai Thong's Porpax


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Description

Porpax thaithongiae (also called Thaithongiae, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Porpax thaithongiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porpax thaithongiae has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2mm. The flowers are borne in panicles. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porpax thaithongiae is a perennial herb native to Thailand. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Porpax thaithongiae

Porpax thaithongiae is native to Thailand.

Porpax thaithongiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porpax thaithongiae?

Porpax thaithongiae

What is the common name of Porpax thaithongiae?

Porpax

What type of plant is Porpax thaithongiae?

Herb

Species in the Porpax genus

Porpax borneensis, Porpax elwesii, Porpax fibuliformis, Porpax gigantea, Porpax grandiflora, Porpax jerdoniana, Porpax lanii, Porpax meirax, Porpax parishii, Porpax reticulata, Porpax scaposa, Porpax ustulata, Porpax seidenfadenii, Porpax thaithongiae, Porpax verrucosa, Porpax williamsonii, Porpax viridis, Porpax pusilla, Porpax spirodela, Porpax sikkimensis, Porpax repens, Porpax peperomioides, Porpax oligantha, Porpax nyassana, Porpax nana, Porpax muscicola, Porpax summerhayesiana, Porpax moniliformis, Porpax cupuligera, Porpax conica, Porpax compacta, Porpax elaidium, Porpax bulbophylloides, Porpax exilis, Porpax atrorubra, Porpax articulata, Porpax angustifolia, Porpax albiflora, Porpax christopheri, Porpax macrantha, Porpax leedalii, Porpax lasiorhiza, Porpax lacei, Porpax dickasonii, Porpax microchilos, Porpax kalkhof-roseae, Porpax heiligenthalii, Porpax filiformis, Porpax extinctoria, Porpax karikouyensis,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Somran Suddee (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suddee' in the authors string.
Santi Watthana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Watthana' in the authors string.
Phattaravee Prommanut: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Promm.' in the authors string.