Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compressa
ID:
391985

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) C.Norman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 77: 209 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391317

Common Names

  • Platysace compressa
  • Compressed Platysace
  • Flattened Platysace

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Synonyms

  • Trachymene compressa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Siebera compressa Benth. [unknown]
  • Azorella compressa Labill. [unknown]
  • Fischera compressa Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Platysace compressa (also called Platysace, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to South America and is found in wet and dry forests, as well as in grasslands. It has a thick, woody stem and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Platysace compressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Platysace compressa has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platysace compressa is a perennial herb native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the side shoots and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Platysace compressa

Platysace compressa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Platysace compressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platysace compressa?

Platysacecompressa

What is the common name of Platysace compressa?

Compressa Platysace

What are the characteristics of Platysace compressa?

Platysacecompressa is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. Its fruits are globose and yellow.

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.
Cecil Norman (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Norman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:847151-1: Based on the initial data import