Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
mlanjiensis
ID:
919079

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.P.Linder) H.P.Linder & C.R.Hardy

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 40: 8 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918414



Common Names

  • Platycaulos mlanjiensis
  • Mlanji Platycaulos
  • Mlanji Grass


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Description

Platycaulos mlanjiensis (also called Mlanjiensis Platycaulos, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Malawi, where it is found in montane forests. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Platycaulos mlanjiensis is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Platycaulos mlanjiensis are small and yellow. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platycaulos mlanjiensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location in the spring. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm (4-6 in). Vegetative propagation can be done by division of the rootstock in the spring or by cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Platycaulos mlanjiensis

Platycaulos mlanjiensis can be found in Malawi.

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463823: Based on the initial data import
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
Christopher Ross Hardy (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Hardy' in the authors string.