Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
394264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boerl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Phan. : 33 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393596



Common Names

  • Platymitra macrocarpa
  • Macrocarpa Platymitra
  • Large-Fruited Platymitra


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Platymitra macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful foliage and can be used as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platymitra macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa

Platymitra macrocarpa can be found in Madagascar and the Comoros Islands.

Platymitra macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platymitra macrocarpa?

Platymitra macrocarpa

What are the common names of Platymitra macrocarpa?

Coral Plant, Coral Creeper, Coral Vine

What is the growth habit of Platymitra macrocarpa?

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,

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