Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
bullata
ID:
466028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 243 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465360



Common Names

  • Platea bullata
  • Bullata Platea
  • Bullata Plant


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Description

Platea bullata (also called 'Blistered Platea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white, fragrant flowers. It is native to South America and grows in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Platea bullata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platea bullata is a small, white to pale blue, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platea bullata is a small tree or shrub that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Platea bullata

Platea bullata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Platea bullata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platea bullata?

Platea bullata

What are the common names of Platea bullata?

Common names of Platea bullata include bullate platea and bullate-leaved platea.

What are the growth requirements of Platea bullata?

Platea bullata prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

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