Status:
valid
Authors:
Wild & G.V.Pope
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 10(2): 325 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069858
Common Names
- Pinnatipartitum Rastrophyllum
- Rastrophyllum Pinnatipartitum
- Rastrophyllum
Description
Rastrophyllum pinnatipartitum (also called Pinnatipartitum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Rastrophyllum pinnatipartitum is a popular ornamental plant and is used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rastrophyllum pinnatipartitum is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rastrophyllum pinnatipartitum is a fast-growing, low-maintenance perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem, dip it in rooting hormone, and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. To propagate from division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Plant each section in a separate pot filled with well-draining soil.
Where to Find Rastrophyllum pinnatipartitum
Rastrophyllum pinnatipartitum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Rastrophyllum pinnatipartitum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rastrophyllum pinnatipartitum?
Rastrophyllum pinnatipartitum
What is the common name of Rastrophyllum pinnatipartitum?
Pinnatipartite Rastrophyllum
Where is Rastrophyllum pinnatipartitum native to?
South Africa
Species in the Rastrophyllum genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,