Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wolff
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 284 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570127
Common Names
- Bowlesia platanifolia
- Platanifolia Bowlesia
- Bowlesia Platanifolia
Description
Bowlesia platanifolia (also called Bowlesia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bowlesia platanifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bowlesia platanifolia has white flowers with yellow centres and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bowlesia platanifolia is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Bowlesia platanifolia
Bowlesia platanifolia is native to South America.
Bowlesia platanifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bowlesia platanifolia?
Bowlesia platanifolia
What is the common name of Bowlesia platanifolia?
Plane-leaved Bowlesia
What is the natural habitat of Bowlesia platanifolia?
It is native to South America
Species in the Bowlesia genus
Bowlesia argenticaulis,
Bowlesia flabilis,
Bowlesia hieronymusii,
Bowlesia incana,
Bowlesia lobata,
Bowlesia macrophysa,
Bowlesia palmata,
Bowlesia paposana,
Bowlesia platanifolia,
Bowlesia ruiz-lealii,
Bowlesia setigera,
Bowlesia sodiroana,
Bowlesia tenella,
Bowlesia tropaeolifolia,
Bowlesia uncinata,
Bowlesia venturii,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,