Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platylepis
ID:
125984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob. & Seaton) H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 262 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125313



Common Names

  • Platylepis Psacalium
  • Broad-leaved Psacalium
  • Broad-leaved Ragwort


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Description

Psacalium platylepis (also called Broad-leaved Psacalium, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has broad, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Psacalium platylepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psacalium platylepis is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, dark brown and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psacalium platylepis is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. The plants can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Psacalium platylepis

Psacalium platylepis is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Psacalium platylepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psacalium platylepis?

Psacalium platylepis

What is the common name of Psacalium platylepis?

Broad-leaved Psacalium

What is the natural habitat of Psacalium platylepis?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

Species in the Psacalium genus

Psacalium napellifolium, Psacalium pachyphyllum, Psacalium peltatum, Psacalium pringlei, Psacalium tussilaginoides, Psacalium sharpii, Psacalium pentaflorum, Psacalium cronquistiorum, Psacalium filicifolium, Psacalium globosum, Psacalium matudae, Psacalium hintoniorum, Psacalium goldsmithii, Psacalium beamanii, Psacalium argutum, Psacalium guatemalense, Psacalium amplum, Psacalium nephrophyllum, Psacalium cervinum, Psacalium amplifolium, Psacalium cirsiifolium, Psacalium holwayanum, Psacalium schillingii, Psacalium paucicapitatum, Psacalium laxiflorum, Psacalium guerreroanum, Psacalium megaphyllum, Psacalium hintonii, Psacalium multilobum, Psacalium purpusii, Psacalium sinuatum, Psacalium silphiifolium, Psacalium calvum, Psacalium radulifolium, Psacalium nelsonii, Psacalium decompositum, Psacalium obtusilobum, Psacalium brachycomum, Psacalium peltigerum, Psacalium quercifolium, Psacalium poculiferum, Psacalium mollifolium, Psacalium tabulare, Psacalium palmeri, Psacalium platylepis, Psacalium perezii, Psacalium pinetorum, Psacalium eriocarpum, Psacalium nanum, Psacalium putlanum,

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-86390: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Robert D. Brettell (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brettell' in the authors string.
Henry Eliason Seaton (1869-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seaton' in the authors string.