Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
477191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476523



Common Names

  • Platea latifolia
  • Platea latifolia
  • Platea latifolia


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Synonyms

  • Planchonella gamblei H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Pouteria gamblei (C.B.Clarke) Baehni [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon gamblei C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Platea fuliginea Elmer [unknown]
  • Platea myristicea Hallier f. [unknown]
  • Platea ledermannii Sleumer [unknown]
  • Platea hainanensis R.A.Howard [unknown]
  • Platea sumatrana Blume [unknown]
  • Platystigma myristiceum R.Br. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Platea latifolia sumatrana (Blume) Miq. [unknown]

Description

Platea latifolia (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 latifolia 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platea latifolia has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platea latifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. It is best to water regularly, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Platea latifolia

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

Platea latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platea latifolia?

Platea latifolia

What type of plant is Platea latifolia?

A flowering plant

Where is Platea latifolia 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