Status:
valid
Authors:
M.O.Dillon & Sagást.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 34: 8 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338040
Common Names
- Plazia Robinsonii
- Robinsonii Plazia
- Robinsonii African-Daisy
Description
Plazia robinsonii (also called Robinson's plazia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It has a sprawling habit and its stems are usually prostrate. It is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Plazia robinsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Plazia robinsonii are small and white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plazia robinsonii is a low-growing, spreading plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Plazia robinsonii
Plazia robinsonii is native to East Africa and is found in dry forests and open areas.
Plazia robinsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plazia robinsonii?
Plazia robinsonii
What is the common name of Plazia robinsonii?
Robinson's Plazia
Where is Plazia robinsonii native to?
Tropical Africa
Species in the Plazia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,