Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
rotundifolium
ID:
275480

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Briq.) A.J.Paton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 287 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274812

Common Names

  • Round-leaved Platostoma
  • Round-leaved Toothcup
  • Round-leaved Toothcup-plant

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Synonyms

  • Ocimum konianense A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Ocimum paludosum (Baker) Roberty [unknown]
  • Plectranthus etiolatus Chiov. [unknown]
  • Geniosporum affine Gürke [unknown]
  • Geniosporum angolense Briq. [unknown]
  • Geniosporum paludosum Baker [unknown]
  • Geniosporum rotundifolium Briq. [unknown]
  • Geniosporum scabridum Briq. [unknown]

Description

Platostoma rotundifolium (also called Platostoma rotundifolium, 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

Platostoma rotundifolium 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

The flower of Platostoma rotundifolium is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platostoma rotundifolium 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 rotundifolium

Platostoma rotundifolium can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.

Platostoma rotundifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platostoma rotundifolium?

Platostoma rotundifolium

What is the family of Platostoma rotundifolium?

Araceae

What is the natural habitat of Platostoma rotundifolium?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-157482: Based on the initial data import
John Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.
Alan James Paton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Paton' in the authors string.