Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Beauv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Fl. Oware 2: 61 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274773
Common Names
- Africanum Platostoma
- Africanum Platostoma
- Africanum Platostoma
Synonyms
- Ocimum flaccidum A.Rich. [unknown]
- Ocimum sylvaticum Thonn. [unknown]
- Platystoma buettnerianum Briq [unknown]
- Platostoma djalonense A.Chev. [unknown]
- Platystoma flaccidum Briq. [unknown]
- Platostoma flaccidum Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
- Geniosporum palisotii Benth. [unknown]
Description
Platostoma africanum (also called African Platostoma, among many other common names) is a species of plant found in Africa. It is a terrestrial plant, growing in grassy meadows, open woodlands, and other open habitats. It has a single stem with lance-shaped leaves and a single, fragrant flower with white petals and sepals, and a yellow and purple lip.
Uses & Benefits
Platostoma africanum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, with a yellow-green lip. Seed: Small, round, dark brown. Seedlings: Pale green, with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platostoma africanum is a terrestrial orchid native to Africa. It prefers moist, shady habitats and grows best in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is more difficult and takes longer.
Where to Find Platostoma africanum
Platostoma africanum can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in Africa.
Platostoma africanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platostoma africanum?
Platostoma africanum
What is the common name of Platostoma africanum?
African Platostoma
What is the natural habitat of Platostoma africanum?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Platostoma genus
Platostoma africanum,
Platostoma annamense,
Platostoma axillare,
Platostoma calcaratum,
Platostoma clausum,
Platostoma cochinchinense,
Platostoma coeruleum,
Platostoma coloratum,
Platostoma denticulatum,
Platostoma dilungense,
Platostoma elongatum,
Platostoma fastigiatum,
Platostoma fimbriatum,
Platostoma gabonense,
Platostoma glomerulatum,
Platostoma hildebrandtii,
Platostoma hispidum,
Platostoma intermedium,
Platostoma lanceolatum,
Platostoma laxiflorum,
Platostoma leptochilon,
Platostoma longicorne,
Platostoma madagascariense,
Platostoma menthoides,
Platostoma montanum,
Platostoma ocimoides,
Platostoma palniense,
Platostoma palustre,
Platostoma rotundifolium,
Platostoma siamense,
Platostoma stoloniferum,
Platostoma strictum,
Platostoma tectum,
Platostoma tenellum,
Platostoma thymifolium,
Platostoma verbenifolium,
Platostoma becquerelii,
Platostoma cambodgense,
Platostoma grandiflorum,
Platostoma kerrii,
Platostoma mekongense,
Platostoma rubrum,
Platostoma taylorii,
Platostoma tridechii,
Platostoma helenae,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,