Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
deusta
ID:
504122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) K.L.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Telopea 5: 613 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503454



Common Names

  • Ptilothrix Deusta
  • Deusta Ptilothrix
  • Ptilothrix Ptilothrix


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Description

Ptilothrix deusta (also called Southern Ptilothrix, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilothrix deusta is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer months and is drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ptilothrix deusta are white and star-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilothrix deusta is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the mountains of Europe. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown on the surface of a well-drained, sandy soil and lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Ptilothrix deusta

Ptilothrix deusta is native to Europe and can be found in alpine and subalpine meadows.

Ptilothrix deusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilothrix deusta?

Ptilothrix deusta

What is the common name of Ptilothrix deusta?

Deusta Ptilothrix

What is the natural habitat of Ptilothrix deusta?

Dry, rocky woods and thickets

Species in the Ptilothrix genus

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Karen L. Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:976780-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].