Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 257 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274888
Common Names
- Buchanan Platycoryne
- Buchanan Toothcup
- Buchanan Toothcup-plant
Synonyms
- Platycoryne kitondo (De Wild.) Summerh. [unknown]
- Habenaria buchananiana Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Habenaria ipyanae Schltr. [unknown]
- Habenaria kitimboana Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Habenaria kitondo De Wild. [unknown]
- Habenaria stolzii Kraenzl. [illegitimate]
Description
Platycoryne buchananiana (also called Platycoryne buchananiana, 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 buchananiana 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
The flower of Platycoryne buchananiana is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platycoryne buchananiana 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 buchananiana
Platycoryne buchananiana is native to South America, where it is found in wet forests and along streams.
Platycoryne buchananiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platycoryne buchananiana?
Platycoryne buchananiana
What is the common name of Platycoryne buchananiana?
Buchanan's Platycoryne
What is the natural habitat of Platycoryne buchananiana?
It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America
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,