Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
platycarpa
ID:
418492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lavranos

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 68: 82 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417824



Common Names

  • Uncarina platycarpa
  • Platycarpa Uncarina
  • Uncarina Platycarpa


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Description

Uncarina platycarpa (also called Platycarpa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, creeping rhizomes. It is native to Madagascar and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests, swamps and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Uncarina platycarpa is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, ulcers, and wounds. It is also used as a food source and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uncarina platycarpa has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uncarina platycarpa is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Uncarina platycarpa

Uncarina platycarpa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central Africa.

Uncarina platycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uncarina platycarpa?

Uncarina platycarpa

What is the common name of Uncarina platycarpa?

Broad-fruited Uncarina

Where is Uncarina platycarpa native to?

Madagascar

Species in the Pedaliaceae family

Dewinteria petrophila, Harpagophytum procumbens, Harpagophytum zeyheri, Holubia saccata, Linariopsis prostrata, Linariopsis chevalieri, Pedaliodiscus macrocarpus, Pedalium murex, Pterodiscus speciosus, Pterodiscus undulatus, Pterodiscus aurantiacus, Pterodiscus brasiliensis, Pterodiscus saccatus, Pterodiscus luridus, Pterodiscus ngamicus, Pterodiscus purpureus, Pterodiscus elliottii, Pterodiscus coeruleus, Pterodiscus angustifolius, Pterodiscus ruspolii, Pterodiscus kellerianus, Pterodiscus makatiniensis, Pterodiscus cinnabarinus, Pterodiscus somanei, Rogeria adenophylla, Sesamothamnus guerichii, Sesamothamnus benguellensis, Sesamothamnus lugardii, Sesamothamnus rivae, Sesamothamnus busseanus, Sesamum schinzianum, Sesamum radiatum, Sesamum rigidum, Sesamum pedalioides, Sesamum lepidotum, Sesamum triphyllum, Sesamum prostratum, Sesamum indicum, Sesamum alatum, Sesamum angolense, Sesamum angustifolium, Sesamum calycinum, Sesamum latifolium, Sesamum abbreviatum, Sesamum capense, Sesamum marlothii, Sesamum parviflorum, Sesamum rosaceum, Sesamum imperatricis, Sesamum senecioides,

References

John Jacob Lavranos (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavranos' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:986836-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].