Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
descendens
ID:
468089

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 31: 51 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467421



Common Names

  • Platyadenia descendens
  • Descendens Platyadenia
  • Platyadenia Descendens


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Synonyms

  • Henckelia descendens (B.L.Burtt) B.L.Burtt [unknown]

Description

Platyadenia descendens (also called Descending platyadenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, thin, creeping stems and small, ovate, dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of Africa and usually grows on tree trunks in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Platyadenia descendens is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil which is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platyadenia descendens has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platyadenia descendens is a tropical, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained, acidic soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Platyadenia descendens

Platyadenia descendens can be found in South Africa, growing in dry grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Platyadenia descendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platyadenia descendens?

Platyadenia descendens

What is the natural habitat of Platyadenia descendens?

Forests in Africa

What are the common uses of Platyadenia descendens?

Medicinal and ornamental purposes

Species in the Platyadenia genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References