Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
88686

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 32: 49 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088015



Common Names

  • Florestina platyphylla
  • Platyphylla florestina
  • Florestina platyphylla


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Description

Florestina platyphylla (also called Platyphyllous Florestina, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in montane grasslands and open scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Florestina platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Florestina platyphylla has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Florestina platyphylla is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a sandy soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little care and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Florestina platyphylla

Florestina platyphylla can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Florestina platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Florestina platyphylla?

Florestina platyphylla

Where is Florestina platyphylla found?

Florestina platyphylla is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

What is the habitat of Florestina platyphylla?

Florestina platyphylla is found in humid, lowland rainforests.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-44360: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.