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
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.
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 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,