Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
elatum
ID:
393711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
ksu

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 24: 14 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393043



Common Names

  • Elatum Petalidium
  • Petalidium elatum
  • Elatum Petalanthera


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Description

Petalidium elatum (also called tall petalidium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Petalidium elatum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petalidium elatum is yellow and tubular in shape. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petalidium elatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Petalidium elatum

Petalidium elatum is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas.

Petalidium elatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petalidium elatum?

Petalidium elatum

What is the native range of Petalidium elatum?

South Africa

What are the common names of Petalidium elatum?

Tall Petalidium

Species in the Petalidium genus

Petalidium elatum, Petalidium currorii, Petalidium coccineum, Petalidium cirrhiferum, Petalidium physaloides, Petalidium otaviense, Petalidium microtrichum, Petalidium glandulosum, Petalidium lepidagathis, Petalidium huillense, Petalidium halimoides, Petalidium gossweileri, Petalidium rupestre, Petalidium welwitschii, Petalidium tomentosum, Petalidium spiniferum, Petalidium barlerioides, Petalidium angustitubum, Petalidium aromaticum, Petalidium bracteatum, Petalidium canescens, Petalidium crispum, Petalidium cymbiforme, Petalidium englerianum, Petalidium giessii, Petalidium lanatum, Petalidium linifolium, Petalidium lucens, Petalidium luteoalbum, Petalidium oblongifolium, Petalidium ohopohense, Petalidium pilosi-bracteolatum, Petalidium ramulosum, Petalidium rautanenii, Petalidium rossmannianum, Petalidium setosum, Petalidium subcrispum, Petalidium variabile, Petalidium kaokoense, Petalidium parvifolium,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52957-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.