Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
occulta
ID:
275626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 41: 62 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274958



Common Names

  • Platylepis occulta
  • Occult Platylepis
  • Occulta Platylepis


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Synonyms

  • Notiophrys occulta Lindl. [unknown]
  • Orchiodes occulta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Platylepis goodyeroides A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Erporkis bracteata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Erporkis cryptorpis Thouars [unknown]
  • Goodyera occulta Thouars [unknown]
  • Hetaeria occulta Lindl. [unknown]
  • Erporchis bracteata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Platylepis occulta (also called Occult 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 occulta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platylepis occulta 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platylepis occulta 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 occulta

Platylepis occulta is native to Mexico and Central America

Platylepis occulta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platylepis occulta?

Platylepis occulta

What are the common names of Platylepis occulta?

Hidden Platylepis, Hidden Spur

Where is Platylepis occulta 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