Platycoryne ochyrana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochyrana
ID:
919316
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach., Mytnik, Rutk., Jerch. & Baranow
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 10: 132 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918651
Common Names
- Platycoryne ochyrana
- Ochyrana's Platycoryne
- Platycoryne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Platycoryne ochyrana (also called Ochyrana Platycoryne, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Platycoryne ochyrana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Platycoryne ochyrana is white or yellowish-white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Platycoryne ochyrana is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a sterile, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist. Germination can take up to several months.
Where to Find Platycoryne ochyrana
Platycoryne ochyrana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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-464065: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Piotr Rutkowski (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rutk.' in the authors string.
Joanna Mytnik-Ejsmont (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mytnik' in the authors string.
Przemysław Baranow: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baranow' in the authors string.
Karina Jerchewicz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jerch.' in the authors string.