Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
polifolia
ID:
137203

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 207 (1981): (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136532



Common Names

  • Plecostachys polifolia
  • Many-spiked Plecostachys
  • Many-spiked Plecostachys


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Description

Plecostachys polifolia (also called Many-leaved Plecostachys, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has an upright habit and grows in disturbed areas, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Plecostachys polifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plecostachys polifolia is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plecostachys polifolia is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Plecostachys polifolia

Plecostachys polifolia is native to South America, particularly Brazil, and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Plecostachys polifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plecostachys polifolia?

Plecostachys polifolia

What is the common name of Plecostachys polifolia?

Many-leaved Plecostachys

What type of plant is Plecostachys polifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Plecostachys 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-97241: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.