Haloragis platycarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platycarpa
ID:
715755
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 2: 478 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715088
Common Names
- Haloragis platycarpa
- Flat-fruited Haloragis
- Flat-fruited Water-plantain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haloragis platycarpa (also called Flatfruit, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in heathland and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Haloragis platycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haloragis platycarpa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haloragis platycarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Haloragis platycarpa
Haloragis platycarpa is found in New Zealand.
Haloragis platycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haloragis platycarpa?
Haloragis platycarpa
What is the common name of Haloragis platycarpa?
Broad-fruited Raspwort
What is the family of Haloragis platycarpa?
Haloragaceae
Species in the Haloragis genus
Haloragis maierae, Haloragis aculeolata, Haloragis acutangula, Haloragis aspera, Haloragis brownii, Haloragis digyna, Haloragis dura, Haloragis eichleri, Haloragis erecta, Haloragis exalata, Haloragis eyreana, Haloragis foliosa, Haloragis glauca, Haloragis gossei, Haloragis hamata, Haloragis heterophylla, Haloragis myriocarpa, Haloragis odontocarpa, Haloragis platycarpa, Haloragis prostrata, Haloragis scoparia, Haloragis serra, Haloragis stokesii, Haloragis stricta, Haloragis tenuifolia, Haloragis trigonocarpa, Haloragis uncatipila, Haloragis masatierrana, Haloragis milesiae,
Species in the Haloragaceae family
Glischrocaryon angustifolium, Glischrocaryon aureum, Glischrocaryon behrii, Glischrocaryon flavescens, Glischrocaryon roei, Glischrocaryon glandulosum, Glischrocaryon monospermum, Glischrocaryon gibsonii, Glischrocaryon racemosum, Glischrocaryon baeuerlenii, Glischrocaryon lucasii, Gonocarpus acanthocarpus, Gonocarpus aggregatus, Gonocarpus benthamii, Gonocarpus chinensis, Gonocarpus confertifolius, Gonocarpus cordiger, Gonocarpus diffusus, Gonocarpus effusus, Gonocarpus elatus, Gonocarpus ephemerus, Gonocarpus eremophilus, Gonocarpus ericifolius, Gonocarpus halconensis, Gonocarpus hirtus, Gonocarpus hispidus, Gonocarpus humilis, Gonocarpus implexus, Gonocarpus incanus, Gonocarpus intricatus, Gonocarpus leptothecus, Gonocarpus longifolius, Gonocarpus mezianus, Gonocarpus micranthus, Gonocarpus montanus, Gonocarpus nodulosus, Gonocarpus oreophilus, Gonocarpus paniculatus, Gonocarpus philippinensis, Gonocarpus pithyoides, Gonocarpus pusillus, Gonocarpus pycnostachyus, Gonocarpus rudis, Gonocarpus salsoloides, Gonocarpus sanguineus, Gonocarpus scordioides, Gonocarpus serpyllifolius, Gonocarpus simplex, Gonocarpus tetragynus, Gonocarpus teucrioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2838703: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.