Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platypoda
ID:
613203

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C.Stone

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 137: 223 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612535



Common Names

  • Clymenia platypoda
  • Broad-leafed Water-starwort
  • Broadleaf Water-starwort


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Description

Clymenia platypoda (also called Platypod Clymenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Clymenia platypoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clymenia platypoda has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clymenia platypoda can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Clymenia platypoda

Clymenia platypoda is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.

Clymenia platypoda FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Clymenia platypoda?

Clymenia platypoda is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

What is the growth habit of Clymenia platypoda?

Clymenia platypoda is an evergreen tree, meaning it retains its leaves year-round.

What is the size of Clymenia platypoda?

Clymenia platypoda can reach a height of up to 15 meters.

Species in the Clymenia genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References