Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
crassa
ID:
1274227

Status:
valid

Authors:
Struwe & V.A.Albert

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 29: 681 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273565

Common Names

  • Potalia Crassa
  • Crassa Potalia
  • Crass Potalia

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Description

Potalia crassa (also called Thick Potalia, among many other common names) is a shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Peru and is found in the Amazon rainforest. This plant typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Potalia crassa is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive issues and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potalia crassa has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potalia crassa is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from cuttings. Take a cutting of a stem with at least two sets of leaves and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should root in a few weeks. Once the roots have developed, transplant the cutting into a larger pot and water it regularly.

Where to Find Potalia crassa

Potalia crassa can be found in the Chocó region of Colombia.

Potalia crassa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potalia crassa?

Potalia crassa

What is the family of Potalia crassa?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Potalia crassa?

Thick Potalia

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Victor Anthony Albert (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Albert' in the authors string.
Lena Struwe (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Struwe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77062955-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.