Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
221971

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 48(2): 81 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221300

Common Names

  • Kohautia platyphylla
  • Broad-Leaved Kohautia
  • Kohautia Platyphylla

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Synonyms

  • Oldenlandia platyphylla K.Schum. [valid]

Description

Kohautia platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Kohautia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in montane forests and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Kohautia platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kohautia platyphylla is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kohautia platyphylla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Kohautia platyphylla

Kohautia platyphylla is native to India and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Kohautia platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kohautia platyphylla?

Kohautia platyphylla

What is the common name of Kohautia platyphylla?

African Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Kohautia platyphylla?

Dry, rocky hillsides in Africa

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106269: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.