Podostemum minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
1275884
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wedd.) Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 3: 112 1880
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275222
Common Names
- Riverweed
- Forked Podostemum
- American Podostemum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Podostemum minor (also called Small Podostemum, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to the Western Ghats of India. It has small, round leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Podostemum minor is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with 4 petals. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Thin, long leaves with yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Podostemum minor is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Podostemum minor
Podostemum minor is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.
Podostemum minor FAQ
What type of soil does Podostemum minor prefer?
Podostemum minor prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Podostemum minor?
Podostemum minor prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the best way to propagate Podostemum minor?
Podostemum minor can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Species in the Podostemum genus
Podostemum rutifolium, Podostemum irgangii, Podostemum muelleri, Podostemum distichum, Podostemum comatum, Podostemum acuminatum, Podostemum ceratophyllum, Podostemum fruticulosum, Podostemum flagelliforme, Podostemum ovatum, Podostemum saldanhanum, Podostemum scaturiginum, Podostemum weddellianum, Podostemum algaeforme, Podostemum minor,
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50277464: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.