Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
serratum
ID:
1084013

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 65(2-3): 100 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083351



Common Names

  • Plagiopetalum serratum
  • Serratum Plagiopetalum
  • Plagiopetalum Serratum


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Description

Plagiopetalum serratum (also called Serrated Plagiopetalum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiopetalum serratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plagiopetalum serratum var. quadrangulum (Rehder) C.Chen
Plagiopetalum serratum var. serratum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plagiopetalum serratum is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have four leaves.

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Where to Find Plagiopetalum serratum

Plagiopetalum serratum can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

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