Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
29747

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 161 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029076

Common Names

  • Bartlettina Platyphylla
  • Bartlettina
  • Mountain Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium platyphyllum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Neobartlettia platyphylla (B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Bartlettina platyphylla (also called Large-leaf Bartlettina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and typically grows in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides. It has a single, erect stem, and is typically between 0.2 and 0.5 meters tall. Its leaves are lance-shaped, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Bartlettina platyphylla is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bartlettina platyphylla is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a single head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bartlettina platyphylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. 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 ground.

Where to Find Bartlettina platyphylla

Bartlettina platyphylla is native to Mexico and can be found in high-altitude grasslands.

Bartlettina platyphylla FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Bartlettina platyphylla?

Bartlettina platyphylla is native to Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Bartlettina platyphylla?

Bartlettina platyphylla is an evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height.

What is the best climate for Bartlettina platyphylla?

Bartlettina platyphylla prefers a warm, dry climate with plenty of sunlight.

Species in the Bartlettina genus

Bartlettina hintonii, Bartlettina liesneri, Bartlettina pansamalensis, Bartlettina cronquistii, Bartlettina ehrenbergii, Bartlettina tamaulipana, Bartlettina macdougallii, Bartlettina prionophylla, Bartlettina williamsii, Bartlettina oresbioides, Bartlettina macromeris, Bartlettina tenorae, Bartlettina platyphylla, Bartlettina calderonii, Bartlettina lanicaulis, Bartlettina tuerckheimii, Bartlettina constipatiflora, Bartlettina silvicola, Bartlettina xalapana, Bartlettina hemisphaerica, Bartlettina chiriquensis, Bartlettina sordida, Bartlettina karwinskiana, Bartlettina breedlovei, Bartlettina hylobia, Bartlettina perezioides, Bartlettina paezensis, Bartlettina cleefii, Bartlettina hastifera, Bartlettina oresbia, Bartlettina pinabetensis, Bartlettina montigena, Bartlettina campii, Bartlettina brevipetiolata, Bartlettina luxii, Bartlettina ornata, Bartlettina guatemalensis, Bartlettina maxonii, Bartlettina tamaulipanum, Bartlettina juxtlahuaca, Bartlettina serboana, Bartlettina yaharana, Bartlettina solavegana, Bartlettina textitlana, Bartlettina conspicua,

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-128103: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.