Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
placentarium
ID:
558493

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Clausager & Borchs.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 672 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557825



Common Names

  • Placentarium Azalea
  • Placentarium Azalea
  • Placentarium Rhododendron


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Synonyms

  • Maranta parviflora A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Maranta placentaria A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Phrynium densiflorum Blume [unknown]
  • Phrynium glabrum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Phrynium parviflorum Roxb. [unknown]
  • Phrynium placentarium (Lour.) Merr. [unknown]
  • Phrynium sinicum Miq. [unknown]
  • Phrynium tetranthum K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Phyllodes densiflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Phyllodes placentaria Lour. [unknown]

Description

Stachyphrynium placentarium (also called heart-shaped placenta, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia, typically found in moist, shady habitats. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 0.5m, with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of small, white flowers in late spring.

Uses & Benefits

Stachyphrynium placentarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in bonsai and as a cut flower. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stachyphrynium placentarium has white to pink flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachyphrynium placentarium is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and the seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Stachyphrynium placentarium

Stachyphrynium placentarium is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Stachyphrynium placentarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachyphrynium placentarium?

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What type of soil does Stachyphrynium placentarium prefer?

Stachyphrynium placentarium prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-266715: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.
Karen Clausager: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clausager' in the authors string.