Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
crocea
ID:
275557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 257 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274889

Common Names

  • Saffron-colored Platycoryne
  • Saffron-colored Toothcup
  • Saffron-colored Toothcup-plant

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Synonyms

  • Platycoryne crocea elegantula (Kraenzl.) Summerh. [unknown]
  • Platycoryne crocea montis-elgon (Schltr.) Summerh. [unknown]
  • Platycoryne crocea ochrantha (Schltr.) Summerh. [unknown]
  • Platycoryne elegantula (Kraenzl.) Summerh. [unknown]
  • Platycoryne heterophylla Summerh. [unknown]
  • Platycoryne montis-elgon (Schltr.) Summerh. [unknown]
  • Platycoryne ochrantha (Schltr.) Summerh. [unknown]
  • Habenaria crocea C.Schweinf. ex Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Habenaria elegantula Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria montis-elgon Schltr. [unknown]
  • Habenaria ochrantha Schltr. [unknown]
  • Platycoryne crocea crocea [unknown]

Description

Platycoryne crocea (also called Orange Platycoryne, 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

Platycoryne crocea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platycoryne crocea is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platycoryne crocea 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 Platycoryne crocea

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

Platycoryne crocea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platycoryne crocea?

Platycoryne crocea

What is the common name of Platycoryne crocea?

Orange Platycoryne

What is the natural habitat of Platycoryne crocea?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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