Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
477188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 646 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476520



Common Names

  • Platea excelsa
  • Platea excelsa
  • Platea excelsa


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Description

Platea excelsa (also called Platea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in lowland forests. It has a rounded crown and its leaves are dark green and glossy.

Uses & Benefits

Platea excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for its timber and as a source of firewood.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Platea excelsa var. riedeliana (Becc.) Sleumer
Platea excelsa var. microphylla Sleumer
Platea excelsa var. borneensis (Heine) Sleumer
Platea excelsa var. kinabaluensis (Sleumer) Sleumer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platea excelsa is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platea excelsa is a small, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Platea excelsa

Platea excelsa can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Platea excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platea excelsa?

Platea excelsa

What type of plant is Platea excelsa?

A flowering plant

Where is Platea excelsa native to?

Tropical Africa

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,

References