Potosia tamayoana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tamayoana
ID:
502545
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach., Mytnik & Rutk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 41: 375 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501877
Common Names
- Potosia tamayoana
- Tamayoana Potosia
- Tamayoana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Potosia tamayoana (also called Tamayo's Potosia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical moist and wet forests. It grows up to 8 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Potosia tamayoana is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Potosia tamayoana is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Potosia tamayoana is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and should be planted in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Potosia tamayoana
Potosia tamayoana is native to Costa Rica.
Potosia tamayoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Potosia tamayoana?
Potosia tamayoana
What is the common name of Potosia tamayoana?
Potosia
Where is Potosia tamayoana native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Potosia genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259594: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Piotr Rutkowski (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rutk.' in the authors string.
Joanna Mytnik-Ejsmont (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mytnik' in the authors string.