Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
geluana
ID:
1319879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Schuit. & de Vogel

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 9: 19 (2012 publ. 2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332333



Common Names

  • Platylepis Geluana
  • Platylepis
  • Geluana


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Description

Platylepis geluana (also called Geluana Platylepis, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Platylepis geluana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platylepis geluana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platylepis geluana is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and a warm, humid environment. It requires a well-draining soil mix and should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Platylepis geluana

Platylepis geluana is found in tropical rainforests in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Platylepis geluana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platylepis geluana?

Platylepis geluana

What is the family of Platylepis geluana?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Platylepis geluana?

Platylepis geluana is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Eduard Ferdinand de Vogel (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vogel' in the authors string.