Pleurophyllum speciosum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
42551
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. 1: 31, tt. 22, 23 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041880
Common Names
- Pleurophyllum Speciosum
- Speciosum Pleurophyllum
- Speciosum's Pleurophyllum
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- Aster pleurophyllum F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Pleurophyllum speciosum (also called Showy Pleurophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flower heads in summer. It typically grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurophyllum speciosum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source. It is also used to make tea, which is believed to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleurophyllum speciosum is yellow, with five petals, and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, round, and brown. The seedlings are thin and green.
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Pleurophyllum speciosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly until it has established itself in the soil.
Where to Find Pleurophyllum speciosum
Pleurophyllum speciosum is native to New Zealand and can be found in the South Island.
Pleurophyllum speciosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurophyllum speciosum?
Pleurophyllum speciosum
What is the family of Pleurophyllum speciosum?
Asteraceae
Where is Pleurophyllum speciosum native to?
New Zealand
Species in the Pleurophyllum 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-140502: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.