Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
platychila
ID:
1542235

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Radlk.) Colletta & V.C.Souza

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Taxon 69: 1357 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023592

Common Names

  • Matourea Platychila
  • Flat-Lobed Matourea
  • Platychila Matourea

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Description

Matourea platychila (also called Platychila Matourea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is found in montane forests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Matourea platychila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Matourea platychila is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matourea platychila can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Matourea platychila

Matourea platychila is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Matourea platychila FAQ

What are the common names of Matourea platychila?

Common names of Matourea platychila include Brazilian matourea and Brazilian matourea tree.

What is the natural habitat of Matourea platychila?

Matourea platychila is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

What are the uses of Matourea platychila?

Matourea platychila is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77215000-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].