Adenostemma platyphyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphyllum
ID:
35118
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 25: 363 (1822)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034447
Common Names
- Adenostemma platyphyllum
- Broadleaf Adenostemma
- Broadleaf False Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adenostemma platyphyllum (also called Broadleaf Adenostemma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Adenostemma platyphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat headaches and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenostemma platyphyllum has small, yellow flowers clustered in flat-topped inflorescences. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adenostemma platyphyllum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in early spring and late summer. Deadheading the flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Adenostemma platyphyllum
Adenostemma platyphyllum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.
Adenostemma platyphyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenostemma platyphyllum?
Adenostemma platyphyllum
What is the family of Adenostemma platyphyllum?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Adenostemma platyphyllum?
Grasslands and open areas
Species in the Adenostemma genus
Adenostemma madurense, Adenostemma verbesina, Adenostemma vargasii, Adenostemma vitiense, Adenostemma macrophyllum, Adenostemma involucratum, Adenostemma flintii, Adenostemma lavenia, Adenostemma platyphyllum, Adenostemma zakii, Adenostemma cuatrecasasii, Adenostemma caffrum, Adenostemma renschii, Adenostemma mauritianum, Adenostemma harlingii, Adenostemma hirsutum, Adenostemma verbesina, Adenostemma suffruticosum, Adenostemma fosbergii, Adenostemma viscosum, Adenostemma parviflorum, Adenostemma hirtiflorum, Adenostemma brasilianum, Adenostemma goyazense, Adenostemma renschiae,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-133304: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.