Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anceps
ID:
392443

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) C.Norman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 77: 209 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391775

Common Names

  • Anceps Platysace
  • Ancepsed Platysace
  • Ancepsing Platysace

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Synonyms

  • Trachymene anceps DC. [unknown]
  • Trachymene stricta Bunge [unknown]
  • Trachymene platyptera Bunge [unknown]
  • Trachymene platyptera rupestris Bunge [unknown]
  • Trachymene platyptera turfosa Bunge [unknown]

Description

Platysace anceps (also called two-edged platysace, among many other common names) is a species of shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Platysace anceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platysace anceps has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Platysace anceps can be done through seed sowing or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Platysace anceps

Platysace anceps is native to Australia.

Platysace anceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platysace anceps?

Platysace anceps

What is the common name of Platysace anceps?

Two-edged Platysace

What is the natural habitat of Platysace anceps?

It is native to the Northern Territory and Queensland in Australia.

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,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Cecil Norman (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Norman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:847146-1: Based on the initial data import