Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
mekongense
ID:
799612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suddee

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 60: 65 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798946

Common Names

  • Platostoma mekongense
  • Mekong Platostoma
  • Mekong Platostoma

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Description

Platostoma mekongense (also called Mekong Platostoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Platostoma mekongense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platostoma mekongense is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platostoma mekongense is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in the spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and poor soils.

Where to Find Platostoma mekongense

Platostoma mekongense is native to Cambodia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Platostoma mekongense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platostoma mekongense?

Platostoma mekongense

What type of plant is Platostoma mekongense?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Platostoma mekongense native to?

Tropical America

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-337352: Based on the initial data import
Somran Suddee (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suddee' in the authors string.