Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
391979

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sieb. ex DC.) C.Norman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 77: 210 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391311

Common Names

  • Platysace ericoides
  • Heath-like Platysace
  • Heath Platysace

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Synonyms

  • Trachymene ericoides Sieber ex DC. [unknown]
  • Trachymene subvelutina DC. [unknown]
  • Trachymene tenuis DC. [unknown]
  • Siebera ericoides Benth. [unknown]
  • Didiscus tenuis (DC.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Trachymene ericoides thymifolia C.Moore [unknown]

Description

Platysace ericoides (also called heath flat-sedge, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is found in the temperate regions of Australia and New Zealand. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Platysace ericoides 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

The flower of Platysace ericoides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin, long, and have small, light-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platysace ericoides 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 ericoides

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

Platysace ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platysace ericoides?

Platysaceericoides

What is the common name of Platysace ericoides?

Ericoides Platysace

What are the characteristics of Platysace ericoides?

Platysaceericoides 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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' 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:847156-1: Based on the initial data import