Platysepalum bambidiense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bambidiense
ID:
747703
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maesen
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Webbia65: 166 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747036
Common Names
- Platysepalum bambidiense
- Bambidiense Platysepalum
- Platysepalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Platysepalum bambidiense (also called Bambidio Platysepalum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has small, green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Platysepalum bambidiense is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Platysepalum bambidiense has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Platysepalum bambidiense is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Platysepalum bambidiense
Platysepalum bambidiense is native to Madagascar and can be found in the wild in this region.
Platysepalum bambidiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platysepalum bambidiense?
Platysepalum bambidiense
What is the common name of Platysepalum bambidiense?
Bambidio platysepalum
What type of plant is Platysepalum bambidiense?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Platysepalum genus
Platysepalum chevalieri, Platysepalum chrysophyllum, Platysepalum ferrugineum, Platysepalum hirsutum, Platysepalum hypoleucum, Platysepalum inopinatum, Platysepalum poggei, Platysepalum pulchrum, Platysepalum scaberulum, Platysepalum vanderystii, Platysepalum violaceum, Platysepalum bambidiense, Platysepalum cuspidatum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Jos van der Maesen (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maesen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77108104-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Platysepalum bambidiense Maesen: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.