Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Icon. Sel. Pl. [Delessert] 4: 3, t. 8. 1840 [1839, publ Feb 1840]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090189
Common Names
- Broad-Leaved Phalacraea
- Phalacraea Latifolia
- Broad-Leaved
Description
Phalacraea latifolia (also called Broad-leaved Phalacraea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It has a woody stem and opposite, serrated leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Phalacraea latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used to make herbal teas that are believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phalacraea latifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phalacraea latifolia is a perennial plant that is propagated by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they are established. Once the cuttings are established, they should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Phalacraea latifolia
Phalacraea latifolia can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas in the Canary Islands.
Phalacraea latifolia FAQ
What are the light requirements of Phalacraea latifolia?
Phalacraea latifolia prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
What is the ideal temperature range for Phalacraea latifolia?
Phalacraea latifolia prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
What is the ideal soil type for Phalacraea latifolia?
Phalacraea latifolia prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
Species in the Phalacraea genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,