Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mekongensis
ID:
283390

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 120 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282722

Common Names

  • Mekongensis Premna
  • Premna Mekongensis
  • Mekongensis Premna

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Description

Premna mekongensis (also called Chinese Premna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam and is found in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Premna mekongensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge plant, and for its medicinal properties. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Premna mekongensis var. mekongensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, tubular flowers with a yellowish tinge. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Long, thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Premna mekongensis is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Premna mekongensis

Premna mekongensis can be found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Premna mekongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Premna mekongensis?

Premna mekongensis

What is the common name of Premna mekongensis?

Mekong Premna

Where is Premna mekongensis native to?

Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam

Species in the Premna genus

Premna acuminata, Premna acutata, Premna alba, Premna ambongensis, Premna amplectens, Premna angolensis, Premna angustiflora, Premna annulata, Premna aureolepidota, Premna balakrishnanii, Premna balansae, Premna barbata, Premna bengalensis, Premna bequaertii, Premna bracteata, Premna cambodiana, Premna cavaleriei, Premna chevalieri, Premna chrysoclada, Premna confinis, Premna congolensis, Premna cordifolia, Premna coriacea, Premna corymbosa, Premna cowanii, Premna crassa, Premna cumingiana, Premna debiana, Premna decaryi, Premna decurrens, Premna depauperata, Premna discolor, Premna divaricata, Premna dubia, Premna esculenta, Premna fohaiensis, Premna fordii, Premna fulva, Premna garrettii, Premna glaberrima, Premna glandulifera, Premna glandulosa, Premna gracillima, Premna grossa, Premna guillauminii, Premna hainanensis, Premna hans-joachimii, Premna henryana, Premna herbacea, Premna hildebrandtii,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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