Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sericostachyus
ID:
1047041

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 230 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046379



Common Names

  • Ptilotus sericostachyus
  • Sericostachyus Ptilotus
  • Ptilotus


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Description

Ptilotus sericostachyus (also called Silky-spiked Ptilotus, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilotus sericostachyus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptilotus sericostachyus has small, yellow flowers with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons.

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Where to Find Ptilotus sericostachyus

Ptilotus sericostachyus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia.

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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