Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
arborea
ID:
394265

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blanco) Kessler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 473 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393597



Common Names

  • Platymitra arborea
  • Arboreal Platymitra
  • Tree Platymitra


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Synonyms

  • Macanea arborea Blanco [unknown]

Description

Platymitra arborea (also called Tree Platymitra, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and a long stem. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Platymitra arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its wood is used for making furniture, and its bark is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platymitra arborea is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platymitra arborea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. For cuttings, stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Platymitra arborea

Platymitra arborea is native to Madagascar.

Platymitra arborea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platymitra arborea?

Platymitra arborea

What are the common names of Platymitra arborea?

Coral Plant, Coral Creeper, Coral Vine

What is the growth habit of Platymitra arborea?

It is a woody, evergreen, twining climber

Species in the Platymitra genus

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Francisco Manuel Blanco (1779-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanco' in the authors string.
Paul Keßler (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kessler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945814-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.