Osteophloeum platyspermum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyspermum
ID:
389662
Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 13: (89). 1895
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388994
Common Names
- Platyspermum Yam
- Platyspermum Yam Vine
- Platyspermum Yam Root
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Osteophloeum platyspermum (also called Osteophloeum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ochnaceae. It is a large tree, growing up to 30 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m in diameter. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Osteophloeum platyspermum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Osteophloeum platyspermum is a yellowish-green, tubular corolla with four lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, four-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a thin, upright stem and a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Osteophloeum platyspermum: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by division or from seed.
Where to Find Osteophloeum platyspermum
Osteophloeum platyspermum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Osteophloeum platyspermum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Osteophloeum platyspermum?
Osteophloeum platyspermum
What type of plant is Osteophloeum platyspermum?
Osteophloeum platyspermum is a species of flowering plant in the family Ochnaceae.
Where is Osteophloeum platyspermum found?
Osteophloeum platyspermum is found in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.
Species in the Osteophloeum genus
Species in the Myristicaceae family
Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2397780: Based on the initial data import
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.