Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
platicarpa
ID:
213591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France80: 467 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212920

Common Names

  • Platycarpa Aubrevillea
  • Aubrevillea platicarpa
  • Platycarp Aubrevillea

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Description

Aubrevillea platicarpa (also called Platicarpa Aubrevillea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in sunny, dry locations, such as rocky hillsides, dry meadows, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Aubrevillea platicarpa is used as an ornamental plant, in landscaping, and for erosion control. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aubrevillea platicarpa has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aubrevillea platicarpa is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring.

Where to Find Aubrevillea platicarpa

Aubrevillea platicarpa can be found in dry, rocky places in India and Sri Lanka.

Aubrevillea platicarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aubrevillea platicarpa?

Aubrevillea platicarpa

What is the common name of Aubrevillea platicarpa?

Plate-fruited Aubrevillea

What is the natural habitat of Aubrevillea platicarpa?

Tropical forests

Species in the Aubrevillea genus

Species in the Fabaceae family