Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
326097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19: 194 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325429



Common Names

  • Tinnea platyphylla
  • Broad-leaved Tinnea
  • Platyphylla Tinnea


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Description

Tinnea platyphylla (also called Broad-Leaved Tinnea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It typically grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tinnea platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tinnea platyphylla has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tinnea platyphylla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Tinnea platyphylla

Tinnea platyphylla can be found in tropical Africa.

Tinnea platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tinnea platyphylla?

Tinnea platyphylla

What are the common names of Tinnea platyphylla?

Broadleaf Tinnea, Broadleaf Tinnea Tree

Where is Tinnea platyphylla native to?

Tinnea platyphylla is native to Africa

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,

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