Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 43: 225 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392596
Common Names
- Simplicior Polemannia
- Simple Polemannia
- Common Polemannia
Description
Polemannia simplicior (also called Simple Polemannia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils and prefers warm climates. It has a short stem with dark green leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Polemannia simplicior has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polemannia simplicior is a white-greenish color and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin with small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polemannia simplicior is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Polemannia simplicior
Polemannia simplicior is found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Polemannia simplicior FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polemannia simplicior?
Polemannia simplicior
What is the common name of Polemannia simplicior?
Simple Polemannia
What is the natural habitat of Polemannia simplicior?
Forests and mountain slopes in China
Species in the Polemannia genus
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,