Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alucitae
ID:
275651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 46: 355 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274983



Common Names

  • Platystele alucitae
  • Alucitae Platystele
  • Alucitae Platystele


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Synonyms

  • Platystele cuculligera P.Ortiz [unknown]

Description

Platystele alucitae (also called Alucita Platystele, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Indonesia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Platystele alucitae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platystele alucitae 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

Platystele alucitae is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires little care.

Where to Find Platystele alucitae

Platystele alucitae is native to Mexico and Central America

Platystele alucitae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platystele alucitae?

Platystele alucitae

What is the common name of Platystele alucitae?

Alucitae Platystele

What is the natural habitat of Platystele alucitae?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Platystele genus

Platystele acicularis, Platystele aculeata, Platystele acutilingua, Platystele adelphe, Platystele aianthera, Platystele altarica, Platystele alucitae, Platystele argentosa, Platystele aurea, Platystele bernoullii, Platystele bovilinguis, Platystele brenneri, Platystele calantha, Platystele calymma, Platystele caudatisepala, Platystele compacta, Platystele consobrina, Platystele crinita, Platystele dalstroemii, Platystele dasyglossa, Platystele delhierroi, Platystele densiflora, Platystele dewildei, Platystele dodsonii, Platystele dressleri, Platystele edmundoi, Platystele enervis, Platystele examen-culicum, Platystele filamentosa, Platystele fimbriata, Platystele gyroglossa, Platystele hampshireae, Platystele hirtzii, Platystele ingramii, Platystele jamboeensis, Platystele jesupiorum, Platystele johnstonii, Platystele jungermannioides, Platystele lancilabris, Platystele lawessonii, Platystele lehmannii, Platystele londonoana, Platystele lycopodioides, Platystele megaloglossa, Platystele microglossa, Platystele microscopica, Platystele microtatantha, Platystele minimiflora, Platystele misasiana, Platystele misera,

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,

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