Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 258 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274914
Common Names
- Platycoryne protearum
- Protearum Platycoryne
- Large-billed Platycoryne
Synonyms
- Platycoryne ukingensis (Schltr.) Summerh. [unknown]
- Habenaria paludosa Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Habenaria protearum Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Habenaria ukingensis Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Platycoryne protearum (also called Protear's Platycoryne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial, up to 30 cm tall, with opposite, ovate to elliptic leaves, up to 8 cm long. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in marshes and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Platycoryne protearum 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 protearum var. protearum
Platycoryne protearum var. recurvirostrum G.Will.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Platycoryne protearum is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platycoryne protearum is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires little care.
Where to Find Platycoryne protearum
Platycoryne protearum is native to South America, where it is found in wet forests and along streams.
Platycoryne protearum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platycoryne protearum?
Platycoryne protearum
What are the common names of Platycoryne protearum?
Proter's Platycoryne, Proter's Spur
Where is Platycoryne protearum found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,