Pterygodium platypetalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platypetalum
ID:
289345
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 366 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288677
Common Names
- Platypetalum Pterygodium
- Platypetalum Pterygodium
- Platypetalum Winged Orchid
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- Pterygodium alare T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
Description
Pterygodium platypetalum (also called Broad-petalled Pterygodium, among many other common names) is a small, succulent herb native to South Africa. It has small, triangular leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pterygodium platypetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterygodium platypetalum has a yellow flower with a yellow labellum. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterygodium platypetalum is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced 6-12 inches apart.
Where to Find Pterygodium platypetalum
Pterygodium platypetalum can be found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
Pterygodium platypetalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterygodium platypetalum?
Pterygodium platypetalum
What is the common name of Pterygodium platypetalum?
Broad Petal Pterygodium
What is the natural habitat of Pterygodium platypetalum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Pterygodium genus
Pterygodium acutifolium, Pterygodium alatum, Pterygodium caffrum, Pterygodium catholicum, Pterygodium cleistogamum, Pterygodium connivens, Pterygodium cooperi, Pterygodium cruciferum, Pterygodium hallii, Pterygodium hastatum, Pterygodium inversum, Pterygodium leucanthum, Pterygodium magnum, Pterygodium newdigatae, Pterygodium pentherianum, Pterygodium platypetalum, Pterygodium schelpei, Pterygodium ukingense, Pterygodium volucris, Pterygodium vermiferum,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-170734: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.