Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
642225

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) N.H.Xia & M.G.Gilbert

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 5: 216 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641557



Common Names

  • Dendrotrophe platyphylla
  • Platyphylla Dendrotrophe
  • Platyphylla Dendrotrophe


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Synonyms

  • Dendrotrophe heterantha (Wall. ex DC.) A.N.Henry & B.Roy [unknown]
  • Dufrenoya heterantha Chatin [unknown]
  • Dufrenoya platyphylla (Spreng.) Stauffer [unknown]
  • Hylomyza platyphylla (Spreng.) Danser [unknown]
  • Viscum heteranthum Wall. [unknown]
  • Henslowia heterantha Hook.f. & Thomson ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Viscum platyphyllum Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Dendrotrophe platyphylla (also called Broad-Leaved Bladderpod, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with thick, leathery leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and prefers wet, sandy soils in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrotrophe platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrotrophe platyphylla has small, white or pink flowers that have a strong, sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrotrophe platyphylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Dendrotrophe platyphylla

Dendrotrophe platyphylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Dendrotrophe platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrotrophe platyphylla?

Dendrotrophe platyphylla

What is the common name of Dendrotrophe platyphylla?

Platyphylla

What is the natural habitat of Dendrotrophe platyphylla?

Tropical forests

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2761221: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.
Nian He Xia (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Xia' in the authors string.