Platycoryne latipetala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latipetala
ID:
275568
Status:
valid
Authors:
Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 13: 64 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274900
Common Names
- Broad-petaled Platycoryne
- Broad-petaled Toothcup
- Broad-petaled Toothcup-plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Platycoryne latipetala (also called Wide-petaled 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 latipetala 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Platycoryne latipetala var. grandiflora (Summerh.) GeerinckPlatycoryne latipetala var. latipetala
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Platycoryne latipetala 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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Platycoryne latipetala 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 latipetala
Platycoryne latipetala is native to South America, where it is found in wet forests and along streams.
Platycoryne latipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platycoryne latipetala?
Platycoryne latipetala
What is the common name of Platycoryne latipetala?
Broad-petaled Platycoryne
What is the natural habitat of Platycoryne latipetala?
Dry grassland and open woodlands
Species in the Platycoryne genus
Platycoryne affinis, Platycoryne alinae, Platycoryne ambigua, Platycoryne brevirostris, Platycoryne buchananiana, Platycoryne crocea, Platycoryne guingangae, Platycoryne isoetifolia, Platycoryne latipetala, Platycoryne macroceras, Platycoryne mediocris, Platycoryne megalorrhyncha, Platycoryne micrantha, Platycoryne paludosa, Platycoryne pervillei, Platycoryne protearum, Platycoryne trilobata, Platycoryne lisowskiana, Platycoryne ochyrana,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-157569: Based on the initial data import
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.