Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
82899

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Bolus) P.O.Karis

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 102(1): 32 (1990): (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082228

Common Names

  • Schlechter's Planea
  • Schlechter's Planea Tree
  • Schlechter's Planea Shrub

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Description

Planea schlechteri (also called Schlechter's planea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a slender stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height, and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in moist meadows, roadsides and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Planea schlechteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Planea schlechteri is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Planea schlechteri is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. Propagation is best done in spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Planea schlechteri

Planea schlechteri can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Planea schlechteri FAQ

What are the common names of Planea schlechteri?

Common names of Planea schlechteri include Schlechter's planea and Schlechter's plane tree.

What is the optimal soil type for Planea schlechteri?

Planea schlechteri prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.5 to 8.0.

What is the optimal temperature for Planea schlechteri?

Planea schlechteri prefers temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F).

Species in the Planea 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-3875: Based on the initial data import
Per Ola Karis (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O.Karis' in the authors string.
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.