Platysace saxatilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Keighery
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 16: 135 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391801
Common Names
- Platysace saxatilis
- Rocky Platysace
- Rocky Rice-flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Platysace saxatilis (also called Rock 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 rocky areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Platysace saxatilis 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 saxatilis has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Platysace saxatilis 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 saxatilis
Platysace saxatilis is native to Australia.
Platysace saxatilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platysace saxatilis?
Platysace saxatilis
What is the common name of Platysace saxatilis?
Rocky Platysace
What is the natural habitat of Platysace saxatilis?
It is native to the Northern Territory and Queensland in Australia.
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,
References
Gregory John Keighery (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keighery' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:992092-1: Based on the initial data import