Description
Platostoma leptochilon (also called Slender-stalked Platostoma, among many other common names) is a flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is a perennial herb with a single stem and a single leaf divided into three leaflets. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, and is found in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Platostoma leptochilon is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platostoma leptochilon 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 Platostoma leptochilon
Platostoma leptochilon can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.