Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
11975

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 688 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011304



Common Names

  • Platycarpha glomerata
  • Clustered Platycarpha
  • Clustered Daisy


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Description

Platycarpha glomerata (also called Clustered Platycarpha, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a simple stem, with a few branches, and its leaves are lanceolate, with a length of 2-5 cm. It is native to the Middle East and is found in dry and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Platycarpha glomerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platycarpha glomerata has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black with a diameter of 0.2 cm. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platycarpha glomerata is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Platycarpha glomerata

Platycarpha glomerata is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Platycarpha glomerata FAQ

What type of plant is Platycarpha glomerata?

Platycarpha glomerata is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where does Platycarpha glomerata grow?

Platycarpha glomerata grows in the Mediterranean region.

What is the scientific classification of Platycarpha glomerata?

Platycarpha glomerata belongs to the family Asteraceae.

Species in the Platycarpha 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-11096: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.