Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platanifolia
ID:
570795

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


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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.

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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 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,