Status:
valid
Authors:
Kapuler & Hascall
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 35: 544 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274978
Common Names
- Platystele acutilingua
- Sharp-tongued Platystele
- Acutilingua Platystele
Description
Platystele acutilingua (also called Sharp-tongued Platystele, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Indonesia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Platystele acutilingua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Platystele acutilingua has white flowers with yellowish-green centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a rounded, oval shape. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platystele acutilingua 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 Platystele acutilingua
Platystele acutilingua is native to Mexico and Central America
Platystele acutilingua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platystele acutilingua?
Platystele acutilingua
What is the common name of Platystele acutilingua?
Sharp-tongued Platystele
What is the natural habitat of Platystele acutilingua?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Platystele genus
Platystele acicularis,
Platystele aculeata,
Platystele acutilingua,
Platystele adelphe,
Platystele aianthera,
Platystele altarica,
Platystele alucitae,
Platystele argentosa,
Platystele aurea,
Platystele bernoullii,
Platystele bovilinguis,
Platystele brenneri,
Platystele calantha,
Platystele calymma,
Platystele caudatisepala,
Platystele compacta,
Platystele consobrina,
Platystele crinita,
Platystele dalstroemii,
Platystele dasyglossa,
Platystele delhierroi,
Platystele densiflora,
Platystele dewildei,
Platystele dodsonii,
Platystele dressleri,
Platystele edmundoi,
Platystele enervis,
Platystele examen-culicum,
Platystele filamentosa,
Platystele fimbriata,
Platystele gyroglossa,
Platystele hampshireae,
Platystele hirtzii,
Platystele ingramii,
Platystele jamboeensis,
Platystele jesupiorum,
Platystele johnstonii,
Platystele jungermannioides,
Platystele lancilabris,
Platystele lawessonii,
Platystele lehmannii,
Platystele londonoana,
Platystele lycopodioides,
Platystele megaloglossa,
Platystele microglossa,
Platystele microscopica,
Platystele microtatantha,
Platystele minimiflora,
Platystele misasiana,
Platystele misera,
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,