Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
violoides
ID:
468092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 42 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467424

Common Names

  • Platystemma violoides
  • Violoides Platystemma
  • Platystemma Violoides

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Synonyms

  • Platystemma majus Wall. [unknown]
  • Chirita violoides (Wall.) M.R.Almeida [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus hamosus Wall. [unknown]

Description

Platystemma violoides (also called Violet-like platystemma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, thin, creeping stems and small, ovate, dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of Africa and usually grows on tree trunks in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Platystemma violoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil which is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platystemma violoides is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platystemma violoides is a tropical, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained, acidic soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Platystemma violoides

Platystemma violoides can be found in South Africa, growing in dry grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Platystemma violoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platystemma violoides?

Platystemma violoides

What is the natural habitat of Platystemma violoides?

Forests in Africa

What are the common uses of Platystemma violoides?

Medicinal and ornamental purposes

Species in the Platystemma genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References