Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
platystegia
ID:
1045623

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) Hilsenb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 14: 435 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044961

Common Names

  • Yeatesia platystegia
  • Broad-winged Yeatesia
  • Broad-winged Yeatesia

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Description

Yeatesia platystegia (also called 'Lace Flower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in wet and marshy areas, and has long, narrow, lanceolate leaves with a white, lace-like pattern. It produces small white flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Yeatesia platystegia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Yeatesia platystegia has white flowers with a yellow center and a purple throat. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yeatesia platystegia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Yeatesia platystegia

Yeatesia platystegia can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Yeatesia genus

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Richard A. Hilsenbeck (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilsenb.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.