Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
368267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
ksu

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 28: 290 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367599

Common Names

  • Broad-Leaved Doghobble
  • Broad-Leaved Fetterbush
  • Broad-Leaved Leucothoe

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Description

Leucothoe platyphylla (also called broad-leaved leucothoe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It grows in wet soils, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Leucothoe platyphylla is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucothoe platyphylla has small, white flowers with yellow stamens, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucothoe platyphylla is a perennial shrub that is native to Central and South America. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Leucothoe platyphylla

Leucothoe platyphylla can be found in the Himalayas and other mountainous regions of Asia.

Leucothoe platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucothoe platyphylla?

Leucothoe platyphylla

What is the common name of Leucothoe platyphylla?

Broad-leaved Leucothoe

What is the family of Leucothoe platyphylla?

Ericaceae

Species in the Leucothoe genus

Leucothoe acuminata, Leucothoe affinis, Leucothoe ambigua, Leucothoe angustifolia, Leucothoe axillaris, Leucothoe bahiensis, Leucothoe breviflora, Leucothoe brevistipes, Leucothoe catesbaei, Leucothoe chapadensis, Leucothoe ciliata, Leucothoe coccinea, Leucothoe cordifolia, Leucothoe cusickii, Leucothoe davisiae, Leucothoe duckei, Leucothoe editorum, Leucothoe floribunda, Leucothoe fontanesiana, Leucothoe glandulosa, Leucothoe grayana, Leucothoe griffithiana, Leucothoe hirta, Leucothoe hispidula, Leucothoe ilicifolia, Leucothoe intermedia, Leucothoe itatiaiae, Leucothoe jamaicensis, Leucothoe katagherensis, Leucothoe keiskei, Leucothoe latifolia, Leucothoe laxiflora, Leucothoe mariana, Leucothoe martii, Leucothoe myrsinifolia, Leucothoe platyphylla, Leucothoe rhomboidalis, Leucothoe Eubotryoides, Leucothoe Paraleucothoe, Leucothoe secunda, Leucothoe spicata, Leucothoe spinulosa, Leucothoe subcanescens, Leucothoe tonkinensis, Leucothoe tschonoskii, Leucothoe walteri,

Species in the Ericaceae family