Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) C.Norman
Source:
ksu
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 77: 210 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391308
Common Names
- Platysace haplosciadia
- Haplosciadia Platysace
- One-seeded Platysace
Synonyms
- Siebera haplosciadia Benth. [unknown]
Description
Platysace haplosciadia (also called Haplosciad Platysace, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small yellow flowers and prefers dry, sandy soils in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Platysace haplosciadia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Platysace haplosciadia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin, long, and have small, light-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platysace haplosciadia is a perennial herb native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the side shoots and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Platysace haplosciadia
Platysace haplosciadia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Platysace haplosciadia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platysace haplosciadia?
Platysacehaplosciadia
What is the common name of Platysace haplosciadia?
Haplosciadia Platysace
What are the characteristics of Platysace haplosciadia?
Platysacehaplosciadia is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. Its fruits are globose and yellow.
Species in the Platysace genus
Platysace flexuosa,
Platysace haplosciadia,
Platysace filiformis,
Platysace ericoides,
Platysace effusa,
Platysace deflexa,
Platysace compressa,
Platysace commutata,
Platysace heterophylla,
Platysace cirrosa,
Platysace arnhemica,
Platysace anceps,
Platysace clelandii,
Platysace xerophila,
Platysace juncea,
Platysace teres,
Platysace tenuissima,
Platysace stephensonii,
Platysace saxatilis,
Platysace ramosissima,
Platysace pendula,
Platysace maxwellii,
Platysace linearifolia,
Platysace lanceolata,
Platysace trachymenioides,
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,