Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
tridechii
ID:
922857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suddee

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 38: 59 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922192

Common Names

  • Platostoma Tridechii
  • Tridechii Platostoma
  • Tridechii Tree

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Description

Platostoma tridechii (also called 'Tridechii Platostoma', among many other common names) is a small bulbous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow, green leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Platostoma tridechii is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platostoma tridechii has white flowers with a tubular shape and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platostoma tridechii is a shrub native to Thailand. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The plant prefers a sunny location and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season. It should be protected from strong winds and kept in temperatures between 55-75°F (13-24°C).

Where to Find Platostoma tridechii

Platostoma tridechii can be found in the montane forests of Colombia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467754: Based on the initial data import
Somran Suddee (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suddee' in the authors string.