Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
heteromorpha
ID:
275619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Otia Bot. Hamburg. : 52 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274951



Common Names

  • Platylepis heteromorpha
  • Heteromorphic Platylepis
  • Heteromorpha Platylepis


Searching for Platylepis heteromorpha? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Moerenhoutia heteromorpha Benth. & Hook.f. ex Drake [unknown]
  • Coralliokyphos candidissimum H.Fleischm. & Rech. [unknown]
  • Erporkis heteromorpha (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Moerenhoutia heteromorpha Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Platylepis heteromorpha (also called Variable Platylepis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial, up to 30 cm tall, with opposite, ovate to elliptic leaves, up to 8 cm long. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in marshes and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Platylepis heteromorpha 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

Platylepis heteromorpha has white flowers with yellowish-green centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a rounded, oval shape. The seeds are small and black.

Searching for Platylepis heteromorpha? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Platylepis heteromorpha is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in a greenhouse or indoors. It needs bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Platylepis heteromorpha

Platylepis heteromorpha is native to Mexico and Central America

Platylepis heteromorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platylepis heteromorpha?

Platylepis heteromorpha

What are the common names of Platylepis heteromorpha?

Variable-bracted Platylepis, Variable-bracted Spur

Where is Platylepis heteromorpha found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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