Brombya platynema - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 5: 4 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572350
Common Names
- Brombya platynema
- Platynema Brombya
- Platynema Brombya Platynema
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- Melicope platynema Engl. [unknown]
- Evodia brombyana F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Brombya platynema (also called 'Platynema Brombya' and 'Platynema Brombyaceae', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in tropical Asia. It is a small, terrestrial plant with long, thin, curved leaves and small, yellow-green flowers with purple stripes. It grows in humid, shady areas, often on the trunks of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Brombya platynema is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria, and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brombya platynema is a yellow-orange color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is a small, dark-brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brombya platynema is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Brombya platynema
Brombya platynema is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Brombya platynema FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brombya platynema?
Brombya platynema
What type of plant is Brombya platynema?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.
Where is Brombya platynema found?
It is found in Madagascar.
Species in the Brombya genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:771737-1: Based on the initial data import