Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
rivalis
ID:
498910

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Telopea 9: 254 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498242



Common Names

  • Platychorda rivalis
  • Rivalis Platychorda
  • Rivalis Platychordon


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Description

Platychorda rivalis (also called Rival's Platychorda, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, native to South America. It has a single stem that can reach up to 20 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Platychorda rivalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platychorda rivalis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platychorda rivalis is a perennial herb that grows from a short, woody rootstock. It is propagated from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water or fertilizer. It can be propagated from cuttings, but is not as reliable as seed propagation.

Where to Find Platychorda rivalis

Platychorda rivalis can be found in South America.

Platychorda rivalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platychorda rivalis?

Platychorda rivalis

What is the common name of Platychorda rivalis?

Rival Platychorda

What is the family of Platychorda rivalis?

Fabaceae

Species in the Platychorda genus

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-259064: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.