Platycoryne ambigua - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
275553
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kraenzl.) Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 33: t. 3239 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274885
Common Names
- Ambiguous Platycoryne
- Ambiguous Toothcup
- Ambiguous Toothcup-plant
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- Habenaria ambigua Kraenzl. [unknown]
Description
Platycoryne ambigua (also called Platycoryne ambigua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Platycoryne ambigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Platycoryne ambigua has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Platycoryne ambigua is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Platycoryne ambigua
Platycoryne ambigua is native to South America, where it is found in wet forests and along streams.
Platycoryne ambigua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platycoryne ambigua?
Platycoryne ambigua
What is the common name of Platycoryne ambigua?
Ambiguous Platycoryne
Where is Platycoryne ambigua found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey
Species in the Platycoryne genus
Platycoryne affinis, Platycoryne alinae, Platycoryne ambigua, Platycoryne brevirostris, Platycoryne buchananiana, Platycoryne crocea, Platycoryne guingangae, Platycoryne isoetifolia, Platycoryne latipetala, Platycoryne macroceras, Platycoryne mediocris, Platycoryne megalorrhyncha, Platycoryne micrantha, Platycoryne paludosa, Platycoryne pervillei, Platycoryne protearum, Platycoryne trilobata, Platycoryne lisowskiana, Platycoryne ochyrana,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-157555: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.