Placodiscus turbinatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turbinatus
ID:
1237240
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 8: 332 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236578
Common Names
- Placodiscus turbinatus
- Turbinatus Placodiscus
- Placodiscus
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Placodiscus turbinatus (also called Turbinate Placodiscus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in humid and dry tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Placodiscus turbinatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Placodiscus turbinatus is a yellow-green color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Placodiscus turbinatus is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Placodiscus turbinatus
Placodiscus turbinatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Placodiscus turbinatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Placodiscus turbinatus?
Placodiscus turbinatus
What is the common name of Placodiscus turbinatus?
Turbinatus Placodiscus
What is the natural habitat of Placodiscus turbinatus?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Placodiscus genus
Placodiscus pynaertii, Placodiscus resendeanus, Placodiscus angustifolius, Placodiscus boya, Placodiscus caudatus, Placodiscus paniculatus, Placodiscus gimbiensis, Placodiscus glandulosus, Placodiscus leptostachys, Placodiscus oblongifolius, Placodiscus bracteosus, Placodiscus caudatus, Placodiscus opacus, Placodiscus angustifolius, Placodiscus pseudostipularis, Placodiscus riparius, Placodiscus turbinatus, Placodiscus splendidus, Placodiscus bancoensis, Placodiscus amaniensis, Placodiscus pedicellatus, Placodiscus attenuatus,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50090297: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.