Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
laotica
ID:
1332404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koi & M.Kato

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 66: 181 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344858



Common Names

  • Thawatchaia Laotica
  • Laotica Thawatchaia
  • Laotica's Thawatchaia


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Description

Thawatchaia laotica (also called Thawatchaia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to elliptic in shape. Its flowers are small, white, and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Thawatchaia laotica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thawatchaia laotica has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thawatchaia laotica is a perennial shrub native to Laos. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Thawatchaia laotica

Thawatchaia laotica is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Thawatchaia laotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thawatchaia laotica?

Thawatchaia laotica

What type of plant is Thawatchaia laotica?

Thawatchaia laotica is a species of tree

Where is Thawatchaia laotica found?

Thawatchaia laotica is found in Laos

Species in the Thawatchaia genus

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

Masahiro Kato (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kato' in the authors string.
Satoshi Koi (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koi' in the authors string.