Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
trifoliatus
ID:
1302137

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) D.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 9: 92 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301475

Common Names

  • Platylophus Trifoliatus
  • Trifoliatus's Platylophus
  • Platylophus Trifoliatus's

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Description

Platylophus trifoliatus (also called Three-leaved Platylophus, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub that typically grows up to 0.3 m tall. It has a creeping rhizome and its leaves are simple. It is native to South America and typically grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Platylophus trifoliatus is a species of flowering plant in the family Cunoniaceae. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platylophus trifoliatus has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have thin stems and small, three-lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platylophus trifoliatus is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be grown in a wide range of soils and climates. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Platylophus trifoliatus

Platylophus trifoliatus is found in Madagascar.

Platylophus trifoliatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platylophus trifoliatus?

Platylophus trifoliatus

What is the common name of Platylophus trifoliatus?

Three-leaf Platylophus

What is the natural habitat of Platylophus trifoliatus?

Dry forests and scrublands

Species in the Platylophus genus

Species in the Cunoniaceae family

Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9300184: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.