Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Bock & Speckm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 43: 216 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274981
Common Names
- Platystele aianthera
- Aianthera Platystele
- Aianthera Platystele
Description
Platystele aianthera (also called Aianthera 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 aianthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Platystele aianthera 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 aianthera 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 aianthera
Platystele aianthera is native to Mexico and Central America
Platystele aianthera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platystele aianthera?
Platystele aianthera
What is the common name of Platystele aianthera?
Aianthera Platystele
What is the natural habitat of Platystele aianthera?
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,
References
Manfred Speckmaier: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speckm.' in the authors string.