Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
gabonense
ID:
275461

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Paton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 277 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274793

Common Names

  • Platostoma gabonense
  • Tongue Flower
  • Tongue Plant

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Description

Platostoma gabonense (also called African Platostoma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 3 m tall, with opposite, ovate to elliptic leaves, up to 7 cm long. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in lowland rainforest and gallery forest.

Uses & Benefits

Platostoma gabonense is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platostoma gabonense is yellow and has a white center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platostoma gabonense is a terrestrial orchid native to Africa. It prefers moist, shady habitats and grows best in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is more difficult and takes longer.

Where to Find Platostoma gabonense

Platostoma gabonense can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in Gabon.

Platostoma gabonense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platostoma gabonense?

Platostoma gabonense

What is the family of Platostoma gabonense?

Araceae

What is the natural habitat of Platostoma gabonense?

Rainforest

Species in the Platostoma genus

Platostoma africanum, Platostoma annamense, Platostoma axillare, Platostoma calcaratum, Platostoma clausum, Platostoma cochinchinense, Platostoma coeruleum, Platostoma coloratum, Platostoma denticulatum, Platostoma dilungense, Platostoma elongatum, Platostoma fastigiatum, Platostoma fimbriatum, Platostoma gabonense, Platostoma glomerulatum, Platostoma hildebrandtii, Platostoma hispidum, Platostoma intermedium, Platostoma lanceolatum, Platostoma laxiflorum, Platostoma leptochilon, Platostoma longicorne, Platostoma madagascariense, Platostoma menthoides, Platostoma montanum, Platostoma ocimoides, Platostoma palniense, Platostoma palustre, Platostoma rotundifolium, Platostoma siamense, Platostoma stoloniferum, Platostoma strictum, Platostoma tectum, Platostoma tenellum, Platostoma thymifolium, Platostoma verbenifolium, Platostoma becquerelii, Platostoma cambodgense, Platostoma grandiflorum, Platostoma kerrii, Platostoma mekongense, Platostoma rubrum, Platostoma taylorii, Platostoma tridechii, Platostoma helenae,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-157463: Based on the initial data import
Alan James Paton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Paton' in the authors string.