Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
platycarpum
ID:
600556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 2: 250 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599888



Common Names

  • Chartoloma platycarpum
  • Broad-fruited Chartoloma
  • Broad-fruited False Sarsaparilla


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Synonyms

  • Isatis platycarpa Bunge [unknown]

Description

Chartoloma platycarpum (also called 'Broad-fruited Chartoloma', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Australia and is found in lowland forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Chartoloma platycarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chartoloma platycarpum is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chartoloma platycarpum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept moist.

Where to Find Chartoloma platycarpum

Chartoloma platycarpum is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Chartoloma platycarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chartoloma platycarpum?

Chartoloma platycarpum

What is the family of Chartoloma platycarpum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Chartoloma platycarpum?

Broad-fruited Chartoloma

Species in the Chartoloma genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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