Pseuderia platyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
284522
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.O.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 5: 118 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283854
Common Names
- Platyphylla False Ereria
- False Ereria
- Pseuderia platyphylla
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- Pseuderia smithiana amplifolia C.Schweinf. [unknown]
Description
Pseuderia platyphylla (also called 'Broad-leaved Pseuderia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and typically grows in lowland and hill forests. It has a dense crown, and its leaves are oblong-elliptic in shape and have a glossy upper surface.
Uses & Benefits
Pseuderia platyphylla is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseuderia platyphylla has white, fragrant flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pseuderia platyphylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Pseuderia platyphylla
Pseuderia platyphylla can be found in South America.
Pseuderia platyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseuderia platyphylla?
Pseuderia platyphylla
What is the common name of Pseuderia platyphylla?
Broad-leaved Rice-flower
What is the natural habitat of Pseuderia platyphylla?
Dry sclerophyll forests and heathland
Species in the Pseuderia genus
Pseuderia amblyornidis, Pseuderia brevifolia, Pseuderia diversifolia, Pseuderia floribunda, Pseuderia foliosa, Pseuderia frutex, Pseuderia ledermannii, Pseuderia micronesiaca, Pseuderia nigricans, Pseuderia pauciflora, Pseuderia platyphylla, Pseuderia ramosa, Pseuderia robusta, Pseuderia sepikana, Pseuderia similis, Pseuderia smithiana, Pseuderia sympodialis, Pseuderia trachychila, Pseuderia wariana, Pseuderia takeuchii,
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-166143: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.