Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Butcher
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 18: 32 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510078
Common Names
- Platytheca Anasima
- Anasima Platytheca
- Platytheca
Description
Platytheca anasima (also called Anasima Platytheca, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Thailand. It has a slender stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Platytheca anasima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Platytheca anasima has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platytheca anasima can be propagated by seed or by division. To cultivate this plant, it should be grown in a moist, well-draining soil in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Platytheca anasima
Platytheca anasima can be found in the temperate forests of Japan.
Platytheca anasima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platytheca anasima?
Platytheca anasima
What is the common name of Platytheca anasima?
Anasima
Where is Platytheca anasima found?
It is found in Mexico and Guatemala
Species in the Platytheca genus
Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family
Aceratium archboldianum,
Aceratium brassii,
Aceratium calomala,
Aceratium concinnum,
Aceratium dasyphyllum,
Aceratium doggrellii,
Aceratium ferrugineum,
Aceratium hypoleucum,
Aceratium ledermannii,
Aceratium megalospermum,
Aceratium muellerianum,
Aceratium oppositifolium,
Aceratium pachypetalum,
Aceratium parvifolium,
Aceratium pittosporoides,
Aceratium sericeum,
Aceratium sericoleopsis,
Aceratium sinuatum,
Aceratium sphaerocarpum,
Aceratium tomentosum,
Aristotelia australasica,
Aristotelia chilensis,
Aristotelia colensoi,
Aristotelia fruticosa,
Aristotelia peduncularis,
Aristotelia serrata,
Crinodendron brasiliense,
Crinodendron hookerianum,
Crinodendron patagua,
Crinodendron tucumanum,
Dubouzetia acuminata,
Dubouzetia australiensis,
Dubouzetia campanulata,
Dubouzetia caudiculata,
Dubouzetia confusa,
Dubouzetia dentata,
Dubouzetia elegans,
Dubouzetia galorei,
Dubouzetia guillauminii,
Dubouzetia kairoi,
Dubouzetia saxatilis,
Elaeocarpus glandulosus,
Elaeocarpus tremulus,
Elaeocarpus sedentarius,
Elaeocarpus acmocarpus,
Elaeocarpus acmosepalus,
Elaeocarpus acrantherus,
Elaeocarpus acronodia,
Elaeocarpus acuminatus,
Elaeocarpus adenopus,