Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
638934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. xviii. 241 (1958).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638266



Common Names

  • Asplundia platyphylla
  • Broad-Leaved Asplundia
  • Asplundia


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Synonyms

  • Asplundia longistyla Harling [unknown]

Description

Asplundia platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Asplundia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplundia platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplundia platyphylla is white or yellowish, with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplundia platyphylla is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Asplundia platyphylla

Asplundia platyphylla is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Asplundia platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplundia platyphylla?

Asplundia platyphylla

What is the common name of Asplundia platyphylla?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Asplundia platyphylla?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Asplundia genus

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275764: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.