Podostemum saldanhanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saldanhanum
ID:
1275857
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Warm.) C.T.Philbrick & Novelo
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 70: 72 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275195
Common Names
- Podostemum
- Saldanhanum Podostemum
- Podostemum Saldanhanum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Podostemum saldanhanum (also called Saldanha's 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 saldanhanum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It can also be used as a food flavoring and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podostemum saldanhanum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Podostemum saldanhanum is a perennial aquatic plant native to the Amazon basin. It is a member of the family Podostemaceae. It is easily propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Podostemum saldanhanum
Podostemum saldanhanum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.
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-50277373: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Eugenius Bülow Warming (1841-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warm.' in the authors string.
C. Thomas Philbrick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Philbrick' in the authors string.
Alejandro Novelo Retana (1951-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Novelo' in the authors string.