Euplassa semicostata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semicostata
ID:
683443
Status:
valid
Authors:
Plana
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 969 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682776
Common Names
- Euplassa semicostata
- Semi-Ribbed Euplassa
- Semi-Ribbed False-Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Euplassa semicostata (also called the Caribbean Sea-lavender, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plumbaginaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in coastal habitats, such as beaches, dunes, and salt marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Euplassa semicostata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Euplassa semicostata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellowish-green veins. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, white cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Euplassa semicostata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny position.
Where to Find Euplassa semicostata
Euplassa taubertiana is native to the Caribbean.
Euplassa semicostata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euplassa semicostata?
Euplassa semicostata
What is the family of Euplassa semicostata?
Asteraceae
Where is Euplassa semicostata native to?
South America
Species in the Euplassa genus
Euplassa bahiensis, Euplassa cantareirae, Euplassa chimantensis, Euplassa duquei, Euplassa glaziovii, Euplassa hoehnei, Euplassa inaequalis, Euplassa incana, Euplassa isernii, Euplassa itatiaiae, Euplassa legalis, Euplassa madeirae, Euplassa nebularis, Euplassa occidentalis, Euplassa organensis, Euplassa pinnata, Euplassa rufa, Euplassa saxicola, Euplassa semicostata, Euplassa taubertiana,
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2804603: Based on the initial data import
Vanessa Plana (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plana' in the authors string.