Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 183 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050936
Common Names
- Melissaefolia Platypodanthera
- Melissaefolia False Hawksbeard
- Melissaefolia Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Platypodanthera melissaefolia melissaefolia [unknown]
Description
Platypodanthera melissaefolia (also called Melissaefolia False Dandelion, False Dandelion, and Melissaefolia False Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to South America. It has long, thin, grass-like leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Platypodanthera melissaefolia is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Platypodanthera melissaefolia has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platypodanthera melissaefolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet, soggy soil. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring.
Where to Find Platypodanthera melissaefolia
Platypodanthera melissaefolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, sandy soils.
Platypodanthera melissaefolia FAQ
What are the common names of Platypodanthera melissaefolia?
Melissaefolia Platypodanthera
What is the natural habitat of Platypodanthera melissaefolia?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
What is the scientific classification of Platypodanthera melissaefolia?
Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Asterales; Family: Asteraceae; Genus: Platypodanthera; Species: P. melissaefolia
What are the medicinal uses of Platypodanthera melissaefolia?
None known
What is the optimal soil type for Platypodanthera melissaefolia?
Well-drained, sandy soil
Species in the Platypodanthera genus
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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,