Platylepis xerostele - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xerostele
ID:
498945
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Oasis Suppl. 3: 18 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498277
Common Names
- Xerostele Platylepis
- Xerostele Platylepis Plant
- Xerostele Platylepis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Platylepis xerostele (also called Xerostele, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 feet tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a whitish underside. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in desert scrub, chaparral, and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Platylepis xerostele is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Platylepis xerostele has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Platylepis xerostele is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Platylepis xerostele
Platylepis xerostele is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Platylepis xerostele FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platylepis xerostele?
Platylepis xerostele
What is the common name of Platylepis xerostele?
Xerostele Platylepis
What is the natural habitat of Platylepis xerostele?
Dry, rocky hillsides in India
Species in the Platylepis genus
Platylepis bigibbosa, Platylepis bombus, Platylepis commelynae, Platylepis constricta, Platylepis densiflora, Platylepis glandulosa, Platylepis heteromorpha, Platylepis margaritifera, Platylepis occulta, Platylepis polyadenia, Platylepis rufa, Platylepis tidorensis, Platylepis viscosa, Platylepis zeuxinoides, Platylepis grandiflora, Platylepis xerostele, Platylepis intricata, Platylepis geluana, Platylepis laxa, Platylepis hosokawae, Platylepis leucantha,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259073: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.