Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
1408504

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) V.A.Funk & H.Rob.

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 47: 27. 2009 [15 Apr 2009]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420968



Common Names

  • Platycarphella parvifolia
  • Small-leaved Platycarphella
  • Platycarphella


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Description

Platycarphella parvifolia (also called Small-Leaved Platycarphella, among many other common names) is an erect, woody shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grassland and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Platycarphella parvifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platycarphella parvifolia has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platycarphella parvifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Platycarphella parvifolia

Platycarphella parvifolia can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Platycarphella parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platycarphella parvifolia?

Platycarphella parvifolia

What are the common names of Platycarphella parvifolia?

Small-leaved Platycarphella

What is the natural habitat of Platycarphella parvifolia?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Platycarphella 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

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Victoria Ann Funk (1947-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Funk' in the authors string.