Plagiostachys lata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lata
ID:
1233910
Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 10:3805. (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233248
Common Names
- Lata Plagiostachys
- Lata Fern
- Lata Shield Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plagiostachys lata (also called Broad-leaved Plagiostachys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in montane forests. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate and up to 8 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiostachys lata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plagiostachys lata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a short pedicel. The seed is a small, black, globose capsule. The seedlings are small and have a long, narrow leaf.
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Plagiostachys lata is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests.
Plagiostachys lata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiostachys lata?
Plagiostachys lata
What is the common name of Plagiostachys lata?
Broad-leaved Plagiostachys
What type of plant is Plagiostachys lata?
Fern
Species in the Plagiostachys genus
Plagiostachys albiflora, Plagiostachys austrosinensis, Plagiostachys bracteolata, Plagiostachys breviramosa, Plagiostachys corrugata, Plagiostachys crocydocalyx, Plagiostachys elegans, Plagiostachys escritorii, Plagiostachys glandulosa, Plagiostachys lateralis, Plagiostachys mucida, Plagiostachys parva, Plagiostachys parviflora, Plagiostachys philippinensis, Plagiostachys ridleyi, Plagiostachys rolfei, Plagiostachys strobilifera, Plagiostachys sumatrensis, Plagiostachys uviformis, Plagiostachys lasiophylla, Plagiostachys oblanceolata, Plagiostachys brevicalcarata, Plagiostachys longicaudata, Plagiostachys megacarpa, Plagiostachys roseiflora, Plagiostachys viridisepala, Plagiostachys nicobarica, Plagiostachys odorata, Plagiostachys lata, Plagiostachys altistachya,
Species in the Zingiberaceae family
Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,
References
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001233248: Based on the initial data import