Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
275491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson & Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 39: 422 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274823

Common Names

  • Deceptive Platycarpum
  • Deceptive Toothcup
  • Deceptive Toothcup-plant

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Description

Platycarpum decipiens (also called Platycarpum decipiens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Platycarpum decipiens is a species of plant that is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platycarpum decipiens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platycarpum decipiens is a herbaceous perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in summer.

Where to Find Platycarpum decipiens

Platycarpum decipiens is native to South America, where it is found in wet forests and along streams.

Platycarpum decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platycarpum decipiens?

Platycarpum decipiens

What is the common name of Platycarpum decipiens?

Deceptive Platycarpum

What is the natural habitat of Platycarpum decipiens?

Mesic prairies, moist meadows, and wet woods

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-157494: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.