Crucianella platyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
933556
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehrend. & Schönb.-Tem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 165: 104 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932894
Common Names
- Broad-leaved Crucianella
- Broad-leaved False Flax
- Broad-leaved Flaxweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crucianella platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Crucianella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant found in the Mediterranean region. It has small white flowers and broad, linear leaves. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Crucianella platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crucianella platyphylla has small white flowers with five petals, and small, dark brown, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crucianella platyphylla is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, oval leaves and small, star-shaped, yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed, division or cuttings.
Where to Find Crucianella platyphylla
Crucianella platyphylla is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with sandy soils and dry climates.
Species in the Crucianella genus
Crucianella aegyptiaca, Crucianella angustifolia, Crucianella arabica, Crucianella baldschuanica, Crucianella bithynica, Crucianella bucharica, Crucianella chlorostachys, Crucianella ciliata, Crucianella disticha, Crucianella divaricata, Crucianella exasperata, Crucianella filifolia, Crucianella gilanica, Crucianella graeca, Crucianella hirta, Crucianella imbricata, Crucianella kurdistanica, Crucianella latifolia, Crucianella macrostachya, Crucianella maritima, Crucianella membranacea, Crucianella parviflora, Crucianella patula, Crucianella platyphylla, Crucianella sabulosa, Crucianella schischkinii, Crucianella sintenisii, Crucianella sorgerae, Crucianella suaveolens, Crucianella transjordanica,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-51689: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
Eva Schönbeck-Temesy (1930-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönb.-Tem.' in the authors string.