Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Podlech ex Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 158: 47 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022476
Common Names
- Sclerorhachis Platyrachis
- Sclerorhachis Cuneata
- Sclerorhachis Pinnata
Synonyms
- Chrysanthemum platyrachis (Boiss.) Parsa [unknown]
- Tanacetopsis platyrachis (Boiss.) Kovalevsk. [unknown]
- Cancrinia platyrachis (Boiss.) Tzvelev [unknown]
- Tanacetum platyrachis (Boiss.) Kovalevsk. [unknown]
- Sclerorhachis rechingeri Iranshahr [unknown]
- Pyrethrum platyrachis Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Sclerorhachis platyrachis (also called Platyrachis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and is used as a food source.
Uses & Benefits
Sclerorhachis platyrachis is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as its flowers are attractive and fragrant. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sclerorhachis platyrachis is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sclerorhachis platyrachis is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed in autumn. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a year.
Where to Find Sclerorhachis platyrachis
Sclerorhachis platyrachis is native to Brazil and can be found in wet, tropical forests.
Sclerorhachis platyrachis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sclerorhachis platyrachis?
Sclerorhachis platyrachis
What is the common name of Sclerorhachis platyrachis?
Sclerorhachis
What is the family of Sclerorhachis platyrachis?
Asteraceae
Species in the Sclerorhachis 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,