Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
platysperma
ID:
750981

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes) H.Schaef. & S.S.Renner

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 135 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750314



Common Names

  • Zehneria Platysperma
  • Platysperma Zehneria
  • Platysperma Wild Banana


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Description

Zehneria platysperma (also called 'Flat-seeded Zehneria', among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has yellow flowers and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zehneria platysperma is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zehneria platysperma are white to pink, with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zehneria platysperma is an annual herb that can be grown from seed. It prefers moist soils and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soils.

Where to Find Zehneria platysperma

Zehneria platysperma is native to Australia and can be found in the northern and western regions of the country.

Zehneria platysperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zehneria platysperma?

Zehneria platysperma

What is the common name of Zehneria platysperma?

Broad-seeded zehneria

What is the natural habitat of Zehneria platysperma?

Grassy slopes and meadows

Species in the Zehneria genus

Zehneria alba, Zehneria angolensis, Zehneria baueriana, Zehneria brevirostris, Zehneria erythrobacca, Zehneria hallii, Zehneria hermaphrodita, Zehneria hookeriana, Zehneria capillacea, Zehneria elbertii, Zehneria cunninghamii, Zehneria immarginata, Zehneria neocaledonica, Zehneria minutiflora, Zehneria keayana, Zehneria marlothii, Zehneria pedicellata, Zehneria thwaitesii, Zehneria tridactyla, Zehneria trullifolia, Zehneria tahitensis, Zehneria viridifolia, Zehneria scabra, Zehneria pisifera, Zehneria racemosa, Zehneria repanda, Zehneria tenuispica, Zehneria somalensis, Zehneria sphaerosperma, Zehneria trichocarpa, Zehneria backeri, Zehneria macrantha, Zehneria platysperma, Zehneria nesophila, Zehneria macrosepala, Zehneria lancifolia, Zehneria bodinieri, Zehneria guamensis, Zehneria japonica, Zehneria wallichii, Zehneria mucronata, Zehneria liukiuensis, Zehneria ridens, Zehneria microsperma, Zehneria perrieri, Zehneria madagascariensis, Zehneria martinez-crovettoi, Zehneria peneyana, Zehneria maysorensis, Zehneria rutenbergiana,

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.
Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
Brigitta Emma Elisabeth Duyfjes (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duyfjes' in the authors string.