Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xerophila
ID:
392463

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Pritz.) L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 3: 101 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391795

Common Names

  • Xerophila Platysace
  • Xerophilic Platysace
  • Xerophilied Platysace

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Synonyms

  • Trachymene xerophila E.Pritz. [unknown]

Description

Platysace xerophila (also called Xerophytic Platysace, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a thick, tuberous rootstock and long-stalked, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, such as in grasslands and along the banks of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Platysace xerophila 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 xerophila has small, white flowers that are borne in umbels. The flowers are followed by small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a single, slender stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platysace xerophila 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 xerophila

Platysace xerophila is native to Australia.

Platysace xerophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platysace xerophila?

Platysace xerophila

What is the common name of Platysace xerophila?

Xerophytic Platysace

What is the natural habitat of Platysace xerophila?

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

Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:847173-1: Based on the initial data import