Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
applanata
ID:
498905

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Telopea 7: 361 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498237

Common Names

  • Platychorda applanata
  • Applanata Platychorda
  • Applanata Platychordon

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Synonyms

  • Restio applanatus Spreng. [unknown]
  • Restio compressus R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Platychorda applanata (also called Platychorda applanata var. applanata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It grows in humid forests, often on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Platychorda applanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Platychorda applanata is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platychorda applanata is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayan region of India and Nepal. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division of the root clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Platychorda applanata

Platychorda applanata can be found in South America.

Platychorda applanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platychorda applanata?

Platychorda applanata

What is the common name of Platychorda applanata?

Applanate Platychorda

What is the family of Platychorda applanata?

Fabaceae

Species in the Platychorda genus

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259063: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.