Status:
valid
Authors:
Taub.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 21(4): 454, pl. 3 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023372
Common Names
- Planaltoa salviifolia
- Salvia-leaved Planaltoa
- Salvia Planaltoa
Description
Planaltoa salviifolia (also called Salvia-leaved Planaltoa, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and salvia-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Planaltoa salviifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas for its medicinal properties. It is also used in aromatherapy for its calming and soothing effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Planaltoa salviifolia is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is an achene, which is a small, dry, one-seeded fruit. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Planaltoa salviifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Planaltoa salviifolia
Planaltoa salviifolia is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Planaltoa salviifolia FAQ
What type of plant is Planaltoa salviifolia?
Planaltoa salviifolia is a type of flowering plant.
What is the growth habit of Planaltoa salviifolia?
Planaltoa salviifolia is an evergreen shrub with a bushy growth habit.
Where does Planaltoa salviifolia grow?
Planaltoa salviifolia is native to South America and grows in dry, sunny areas.
Species in the Planaltoa genus
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,