Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pervillei
ID:
275579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 3: 212 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274911

Common Names

  • Platycoryne pervillei
  • Perville's Platycoryne
  • Large-billed Platycoryne

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Synonyms

  • Platycoryne tenuicaulis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Habenaria buchwaldiana Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria depauperata Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria flammea Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria pervillei Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria tenuicaulis Rendle [unknown]

Description

Platycoryne pervillei (also called Perville's Platycoryne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial, up to 30 cm tall, with opposite, ovate to elliptic leaves, up to 8 cm long. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in marshes and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Platycoryne pervillei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platycoryne pervillei is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires little care.

Where to Find Platycoryne pervillei

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

Platycoryne pervillei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platycoryne pervillei?

Platycoryne pervillei

What are the common names of Platycoryne pervillei?

Perville's Platycoryne, Perville's Spur

Where is Platycoryne pervillei found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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