Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
compressus
ID:
498888

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rottb.) H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 15: 64 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498220



Common Names

  • Platycaulos compressus
  • Compressed Platycaulos
  • Flat-Stem Platycaulos


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Description

Platycaulos compressus (also called Compressed gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with a stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey, and is found in grasslands and scrub at altitudes of 1,000-2,000 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Platycaulos compressus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platycaulos compressus has yellow flowers with five petals and a bell-shaped calyx. The seeds are small, brown and flat. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platycaulos compressus is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination.

Where to Find Platycaulos compressus

Platycaulos compressus is native to the western Himalayas and can be found in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Platycaulos compressus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platycaulos compressus?

Platycaulos compressus

What is the common name of Platycaulos compressus?

Compressed Platycaulos

What is the natural habitat of Platycaulos compressus?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259058: Based on the initial data import
Christen Friis Rottbøll (1727-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottb.' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.