Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
sapiense
ID:
914747

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Clausager, Mood & Borchs.) Suksathan & Borchs.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 159: 394 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914082

Common Names

  • Phrynium sapiense
  • Sapiense Phrynium
  • Sapiense

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Description

Phrynium sapiense (also called Sapi Phrynium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist lowland forests. It is a small herb, usually reaching up to 1 m in height. The stems are thin and erect, while the leaves are ovate-elliptic, with pointed tips and serrated margins.

Uses & Benefits

Phrynium sapiense is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making ropes and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phrynium sapiense has yellow flowers with a white lip, and the seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two to three leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phrynium sapiense can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It is also important to provide adequate light, but not direct sunlight.

Where to Find Phrynium sapiense

Phrynium sapiense can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Phrynium sapiense FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Phrynium sapiense?

Phrynium sapiense prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C).

What is the ideal light for Phrynium sapiense?

Phrynium sapiense prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Phrynium sapiense?

Phrynium sapiense prefers a humidity level of 40-60%.

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

Piyakaset Suksathan (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suksathan' in the authors string.
Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.
John Donald Mood (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mood' in the authors string.
Karen Clausager: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clausager' in the authors string.