Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
strictum
ID:
275483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) A.J.Paton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 287 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274815

Common Names

  • Strict Platostoma
  • Strict Toothcup
  • Strict Toothcup-plant

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Synonyms

  • Geniosporum baumii Gürke [unknown]
  • Geniosporum strictum Hiern [unknown]

Description

Platostoma strictum (also called Platostoma strictum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Platostoma strictum is a species of plant that is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platostoma strictum has yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platostoma strictum is a herbaceous perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in summer.

Where to Find Platostoma strictum

Platostoma strictum is native to South America, where it is found in wet forests and along streams.

Platostoma strictum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platostoma strictum?

Platostoma strictum

What is the family of Platostoma strictum?

Araceae

What is the natural habitat of Platostoma strictum?

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-157485: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Alan James Paton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Paton' in the authors string.