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
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.
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 Potalia genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
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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,