Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
voensis
ID:
470425

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Wild

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 33: 76 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469757



Common Names

  • Platycelyphium voensis
  • Vo Platycelyphium
  • Vo's Platycelyphium


Searching for Platycelyphium voensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Platycelyphium voensis (also called 'Vo's Platycelyphium', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows in dry, open woodlands and in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Platycelyphium voensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a hedge plant. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platycelyphium voensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, bright green, grass-like plants.

Searching for Platycelyphium voensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Platycelyphium voensis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Platycelyphium voensis

Platycelyphium voensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Platycelyphium voensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platycelyphium voensis?

Platycelyphium voensis

What is the common name of Platycelyphium voensis?

Voe's moor grass

What is the habitat of Platycelyphium voensis?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas

Species in the Platycelyphium genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:515188-1: Based on the initial data import