Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
465702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & Chun

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 112 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465034



Common Names

  • Platea parvifolia
  • Small-leaved Platea
  • Small-leaved Platea Tree


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Description

Platea parvifolia (also called Small-leaved Platea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is a shrub or small tree, growing to 5 m tall. Its leaves are elliptic to oblong-lanceolate, 5–10 cm long and 2–4 cm broad.

Uses & Benefits

Platea parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platea parvifolia has small white flowers with 4-5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, glossy green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platea parvifolia is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.5 ft) tall. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Platea parvifolia

Platea parvifolia is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Platea parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platea parvifolia?

Platea parvifolia

What is the common name of Platea parvifolia?

Parvifolia Platea

What is the natural habitat of Platea parvifolia?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2529603: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.