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valid
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(Buscal. & Muschl.)
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wcvp
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428493
Common Names
- Platostoma helenae
- Helen's Platostoma
- Helen's Platostoma
Description
Platostoma helenae (also called 'Helen's Platostoma', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that typically grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and parts of tropical Africa. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Platostoma helenae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Platostoma helenae has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platostoma helenae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division is best carried out in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Platostoma helenae
Platostoma helenae is native to the Eastern Himalayas in India and can be found in the states of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam.
Platostoma helenae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platostoma helenae?
Platostoma helenae
What is the common name of Platostoma helenae?
Helenae Platostoma
What is the natural habitat of Platostoma helenae?
Dry, rocky hillsides and grassy slopes
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,