Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxwellii
ID:
392472

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) C.Norman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 77: 210 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391804

Common Names

  • Platysace maxwellii
  • Maxwell's Platysace
  • Maxwell's Rice-flower

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Synonyms

  • Trachymene maxwellii F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Platysace maxwellii (also called Maxwell's Platysace, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in open forests and woodlands. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Platysace maxwellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, respiratory issues, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platysace maxwellii has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platysace maxwellii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring, in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Platysace maxwellii

Platysace maxwellii is native to Australia.

Platysace maxwellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platysace maxwellii?

Platysace maxwellii

What is the common name of Platysace maxwellii?

Maxwell's Platysace

What is the natural habitat of Platysace maxwellii?

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' 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:847165-1: Based on the initial data import