Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
patagonica
ID:
1292415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Agron. Univ. Nac. La Plata 3: 566 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291753

Common Names

  • Philippiella Patagonica
  • Patagonica Philippiella
  • Philippiella

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Description

Philippiella patagonica (also called Patagonian Philippiella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and stems with white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Philippiella patagonica is used as a food source for livestock and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Philippiella patagonica is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philippiella patagonica is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sunny spot in the garden. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Philippiella patagonica

Philippiella patagonica can be found in Patagonia, Argentina.

Species in the Philippiella genus

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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