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
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.
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,