Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
galioides
ID:
476431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steetz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 220 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475763



Common Names

  • Platytheca galioides
  • Galioides Platytheca
  • Platytheca Galioides


Searching for Platytheca galioides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Tremandra verticillata Hügel ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Tetratheca galioides (Steetz) Schnizl. [unknown]
  • Tetratheca speciosa Walp. [unknown]
  • Tetratheca verticillata Paxton [unknown]
  • Platytheca crucianella Steetz [unknown]
  • Platytheca verticillata Baill. [unknown]
  • Platytheca crassifolia Steetz [unknown]

Description

Platytheca galioides (also called Galium-like Platytheca, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical South America. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family and grows up to 2 meters in height. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Platytheca galioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platytheca galioides has white, bell-shaped flowers that have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Platytheca galioides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Platytheca galioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Platytheca galioides

Platytheca galioides is native to Australia and can be found in the wetter parts of the continent.

Platytheca galioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platytheca galioides?

Platytheca galioides

What is the common name of Platytheca galioides?

Galioides Platytheca

What is the natural habitat of Platytheca galioides?

Platytheca galioides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family

Aceratium archboldianum, Aceratium brassii, Aceratium calomala, Aceratium concinnum, Aceratium dasyphyllum, Aceratium doggrellii, Aceratium ferrugineum, Aceratium hypoleucum, Aceratium ledermannii, Aceratium megalospermum, Aceratium muellerianum, Aceratium oppositifolium, Aceratium pachypetalum, Aceratium parvifolium, Aceratium pittosporoides, Aceratium sericeum, Aceratium sericoleopsis, Aceratium sinuatum, Aceratium sphaerocarpum, Aceratium tomentosum, Aristotelia australasica, Aristotelia chilensis, Aristotelia colensoi, Aristotelia fruticosa, Aristotelia peduncularis, Aristotelia serrata, Crinodendron brasiliense, Crinodendron hookerianum, Crinodendron patagua, Crinodendron tucumanum, Dubouzetia acuminata, Dubouzetia australiensis, Dubouzetia campanulata, Dubouzetia caudiculata, Dubouzetia confusa, Dubouzetia dentata, Dubouzetia elegans, Dubouzetia galorei, Dubouzetia guillauminii, Dubouzetia kairoi, Dubouzetia saxatilis, Elaeocarpus glandulosus, Elaeocarpus tremulus, Elaeocarpus sedentarius, Elaeocarpus acmocarpus, Elaeocarpus acmosepalus, Elaeocarpus acrantherus, Elaeocarpus acronodia, Elaeocarpus acuminatus, Elaeocarpus adenopus,