Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) A.J.Paton & Hedge
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 275 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274805
Common Names
- Madagascar Platostoma
- Madagascar Toothcup
- Madagascar Toothcup-plant
Synonyms
- Geniosporum madagascariense oblongifolium Briq. [unknown]
- Geniosporum madagascariense ovatum Briq. [unknown]
- Geniosporum glabrum Gürke [unknown]
- Geniosporum madagascariense Benth. [unknown]
- Geniosporum membranaceum Briq. [unknown]
Description
Platostoma madagascariense (also called Madagascar 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 madagascariense 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Platostoma madagascariense is yellow and has a white center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platostoma madagascariense 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 madagascariense
Platostoma madagascariense can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in Madagascar.
Platostoma madagascariense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platostoma madagascariense?
Platostoma madagascariense
What is the family of Platostoma madagascariense?
Araceae
What is the natural habitat of Platostoma madagascariense?
Rainforest
Species in the Platostoma genus
Platostoma africanum,
Platostoma annamense,
Platostoma axillare,
Platostoma calcaratum,
Platostoma clausum,
Platostoma cochinchinense,
Platostoma coeruleum,
Platostoma coloratum,
Platostoma denticulatum,
Platostoma dilungense,
Platostoma elongatum,
Platostoma fastigiatum,
Platostoma fimbriatum,
Platostoma gabonense,
Platostoma glomerulatum,
Platostoma hildebrandtii,
Platostoma hispidum,
Platostoma intermedium,
Platostoma lanceolatum,
Platostoma laxiflorum,
Platostoma leptochilon,
Platostoma longicorne,
Platostoma madagascariense,
Platostoma menthoides,
Platostoma montanum,
Platostoma ocimoides,
Platostoma palniense,
Platostoma palustre,
Platostoma rotundifolium,
Platostoma siamense,
Platostoma stoloniferum,
Platostoma strictum,
Platostoma tectum,
Platostoma tenellum,
Platostoma thymifolium,
Platostoma verbenifolium,
Platostoma becquerelii,
Platostoma cambodgense,
Platostoma grandiflorum,
Platostoma kerrii,
Platostoma mekongense,
Platostoma rubrum,
Platostoma taylorii,
Platostoma tridechii,
Platostoma helenae,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,