Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
hispidum
ID:
275465

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) A.J.Paton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 273 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274797

Common Names

  • Platostoma hispidum
  • Hairy Platostoma
  • Hairy Platostoma

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Synonyms

  • Lumnitzera capitata (Roth) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Mentha cephalotes B.Heyne ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Ocimum acrocephalum Blume [unknown]
  • Ocimum capitatum Roth [unknown]
  • Ocimum capitellatum L.f. [unknown]
  • Prunella indica Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Acrocephalus blumei Benth. [unknown]
  • Acrocephalus capitatus Benth. [unknown]
  • Acrocephalus capitellatus Druce [unknown]
  • Acrocephalus hispidus (L.) Nicolson & Sivad. [unknown]
  • Acrocephalus indicus (Burm.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acrocephalus scariosus Benth. [unknown]
  • Acrocephalus spicatus C.B.Rob. [unknown]
  • Acrocephalus indicus spicatus (C.B.Rob.) Keng [unknown]
  • Gomphrena hispida L. [unknown]

Description

Platostoma hispidum (also called Bristly Platostoma, among many other common names) is a flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is a perennial herb with a single stem and a single leaf divided into three leaflets. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, and is found in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Platostoma hispidum 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 hispidum 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 hispidum is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Platostoma hispidum

Platostoma hispidum can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.

Platostoma hispidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platostoma hispidum?

Platostoma hispidum

What is the family of Platostoma hispidum?

Araceae

What is the natural habitat of Platostoma hispidum?

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-157468: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Alan James Paton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Paton' in the authors string.