Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart. ex Benth.) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 23 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333588
Common Names
- Gymneia platanifolia
- Platanifolia
- Gymneia
Description
Gymneia platanifolia (also called Platanifolious Gymneia, among many other common names) is a shrub in the family Fabaceae. It has yellow flowers, and is native to Australia. It grows in temperate grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gymneia platanifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its essential oils and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gymneia platanifolia is white to pink in color, with a tubular shape and a hairy calyx. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymneia platanifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Gymneia platanifolia
Gymneia platanifolia is native to Mexico.
Gymneia platanifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymneia platanifolia?
Gymneia platanifolia
What type of plant is Gymneia platanifolia?
A shrub
Where is Gymneia platanifolia found?
It is found in Australia
Species in the Gymneia genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,