Platysepalum poggei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poggei
ID:
201753
Status:
valid
Authors:
Taub.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.23: 185 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201082
Common Names
- Platysepalum poggei
- Pogge's Daisy
- Pogge's Flower
- Pogge's Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Platysepalum poggei (also called Pogge's Platysepalum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It grows up to 6 m tall and has a dense, spreading crown. It is found in open forest and woodland in the eastern parts of Australia, from the coast to the tablelands.
Uses & Benefits
Platysepalum poggei is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers. The leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Platysepalum poggei is a small, yellow, globular head, and the seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oblong shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, cylindrical seedling.
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Platysepalum poggei is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Platysepalum poggei
Platysepalum poggei is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Queensland and New South Wales.
Platysepalum poggei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platysepalum poggei?
Platysepalum poggei
What is the common name of Platysepalum poggei?
Pogge's platysepalum
What type of plant is Platysepalum poggei?
Shrub or small tree
Species in the Platysepalum genus
Platysepalum chevalieri, Platysepalum chrysophyllum, Platysepalum ferrugineum, Platysepalum hirsutum, Platysepalum hypoleucum, Platysepalum inopinatum, Platysepalum poggei, Platysepalum pulchrum, Platysepalum scaberulum, Platysepalum vanderystii, Platysepalum violaceum, Platysepalum bambidiense, Platysepalum cuspidatum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Platysepalum poggei Taub.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.