Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
malayana
ID:
747674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Utteridge

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 65: 345 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747007



Common Names

  • Malayan Platea
  • Malayan Plate
  • Malayan Plat


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Description

Platea malayana (also called Malayan Platea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. This plant is usually found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, tropical and subtropical dry forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Platea malayana is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platea malayana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platea malayana is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plant in a sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Platea malayana

Platea malayana is native to Malaysia and can be found in the Malay Peninsula.

Platea malayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platea malayana?

Platea malayana

What is the natural habitat of Platea malayana?

Tropical forests

What is the average height of Platea malayana?

Up to 0.5 meters

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,