Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Karthik. & Moorthy
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. India : 156 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745933
Common Names
- Thottea dalzellii
- Dalzellii Thottea
- Dalzellii
Synonyms
- Apama dalzellii Kuntze [unknown]
- Bragantia dalzellii Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Thottea dalzellii (also called Dalzell's Thottea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in tropical forests and disturbed habitats. It has pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Thottea dalzellii is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Thottea dalzellii has small yellow flowers. Seed: The seed is small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thottea dalzellii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Thottea dalzellii
Thottea dalzellii can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Thottea dalzellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thottea dalzellii?
Thottea dalzellii
What is the common name of Thottea dalzellii?
Dalzell's Thottea
Where is Thottea dalzellii native to?
India
Species in the Thottea genus
Thottea duchartrei,
Thottea beccarii,
Thottea borneensis,
Thottea celebica,
Thottea curvisemen,
Thottea muluensis,
Thottea dinghoui,
Thottea grandiflora,
Thottea idukkiana,
Thottea macrantha,
Thottea barberi,
Thottea abrahamii,
Thottea macrophylla,
Thottea tomentosa,
Thottea rhizantha,
Thottea paucifida,
Thottea penitilobata,
Thottea philippinensis,
Thottea piperiformis,
Thottea ponmudiana,
Thottea triserialis,
Thottea reniloba,
Thottea tricornis,
Thottea sivarajanii,
Thottea straatmanii,
Thottea sumatrana,
Thottea racemosa,
Thottea dalzellii,
Thottea siliquosa,
Thottea hainanensis,
Thottea dependens,
Thottea anthonysamyi,
Thottea kamarudiniana,
Thottea longipedunculata,
Thottea papilionis,
Thottea piscodora,
Thottea praetermissa,
Thottea reflexa,
Thottea ruthiae,
Thottea terengganuensis,
Thottea sasidharaniana,
Thottea adichilthottiana,
Species in the Aristolochiaceae family
Aristolochia hansenii,
Aristolochia kongkandae,
Aristolochia manantlanensis,
Aristolochia meridionalis,
Aristolochia perangustifolia,
Aristolochia poomae,
Aristolochia yalaensis,
Aristolochia emiliae,
Aristolochia acontophylla,
Aristolochia acuminata,
Aristolochia acutifolia,
Aristolochia albertiana,
Aristolochia albida,
Aristolochia amara,
Aristolochia andina,
Aristolochia anguicida,
Aristolochia angustifolia,
Aristolochia apoloensis,
Aristolochia arborea,
Aristolochia arborescens,
Aristolochia arcuata,
Aristolochia arenicola,
Aristolochia argentina,
Aristolochia asclepiadifolia,
Aristolochia asperifolia,
Aristolochia atropurpurea,
Aristolochia auricularia,
Aristolochia austrochinensis,
Aristolochia austroszechuanica,
Aristolochia austroyunnanensis,
Aristolochia baenzigeri,
Aristolochia baetica,
Aristolochia bahiensis,
Aristolochia balansae,
Aristolochia bambusifolia,
Aristolochia baracoensis,
Aristolochia barbourii,
Aristolochia baseri,
Aristolochia batucensis,
Aristolochia bianorii,
Aristolochia bicolor,
Aristolochia bilabiata,
Aristolochia billardierei,
Aristolochia bilobata,
Aristolochia birostris,
Aristolochia boliviensis,
Aristolochia boosii,
Aristolochia bottae,
Aristolochia bracteolata,
Aristolochia bracteosa,