Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
protearum
ID:
275582

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

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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.

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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 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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