Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
1316931

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.L.Keith

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-81: 1 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329385

Common Names

  • Polytaenia albiflora
  • Albiflora Polytaenia
  • White-Flower Polytaenia

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Description

Polytaenia albiflora (also called White-flowered Polytaenia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America, and is found in dry grasslands and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Polytaenia albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas with low water requirements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polytaenia albiflora has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polytaenia albiflora is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a location with partial shade. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. It is important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize the plant regularly.

Where to Find Polytaenia albiflora

Polytaenia albiflora is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and in open grasslands.

Species in the Polytaenia genus

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

Eric L. Keith (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Keith' in the authors string.