Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
779323

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham.) L.G.Lohmann

Source:
iplants

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 442 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778656



Common Names

  • Fridericia platyphylla
  • Platyphylla Fridericia
  • Platyphylla Leaf Fridericia


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Description

Fridericia platyphylla (also called 'Broad-leaved Fridericia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and its leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Fridericia platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of wood for furniture and other wood-based products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Fridericia platyphylla are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fridericia platyphylla is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Fridericia platyphylla

Fridericia platyphylla can be found in Brazil.

Fridericia platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fridericia platyphylla?

Fridericia platyphylla

What is the family of Fridericia platyphylla?

Bignoniaceae

Where is Fridericia platyphylla found?

Central and South America

Species in the Fridericia genus

Fridericia samydoides, Fridericia arthrerion, Fridericia bahiensis, Fridericia platyphylla, Fridericia candicans, Fridericia carichanensis, Fridericia caudigera, Fridericia chica, Fridericia cinerea, Fridericia cinnamomea, Fridericia conjugata, Fridericia costaricensis, Fridericia crassa, Fridericia craterophora, Fridericia cuneifolia, Fridericia dispar, Fridericia egensis, Fridericia elegans, Fridericia erubescens, Fridericia fagoides, Fridericia fanshawei, Fridericia floribunda, Fridericia florida, Fridericia formosa, Fridericia grosourdyana, Fridericia japurensis, Fridericia lasiantha, Fridericia lauta, Fridericia leucopogon, Fridericia mollis, Fridericia mollissima, Fridericia speciosa, Fridericia mutabilis, Fridericia nicotianiflora, Fridericia nigrescens, Fridericia ornithophila, Fridericia oxycarpa, Fridericia patellifera, Fridericia pearcei, Fridericia pliciflora, Fridericia podopogon, Fridericia poeppigii, Fridericia prancei, Fridericia pubescens, Fridericia pulchella, Fridericia rego, Fridericia simplex, Fridericia spicata, Fridericia subincana, Fridericia subverticillata,

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Lúcia Garcez Lohmann (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Lohmann' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142054-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].