Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21(2): 195 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003306
Common Names
- Pleiotaxis Angusterugosa
- Narrow-leaved Sunray
- Narrow-leaved Pleiotaxis
Description
Pleiotaxis angusterugosa (also called Narrow-leaved Pleiotaxis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has a single, white flower head and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Pleiotaxis angusterugosa is a plant used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleiotaxis angusterugosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleiotaxis angusterugosa is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Pleiotaxis angusterugosa
Pleiotaxis angusterugosa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky areas and canyons.
Pleiotaxis angusterugosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleiotaxis angusterugosa?
Pleiotaxis angusterugosa
What is the common name of Pleiotaxis angusterugosa?
Narrow-leaved Sunflower
What is the habitat of Pleiotaxis angusterugosa?
Open woods, prairies, and roadsides
Species in the Pleiotaxis genus
Pleiotaxis subpaniculata,
Pleiotaxis overlaetii,
Pleiotaxis angusterugosa,
Pleiotaxis selina,
Pleiotaxis ambigua,
Pleiotaxis perfoliata,
Pleiotaxis lejolyana,
Pleiotaxis decipiens,
Pleiotaxis rugosa,
Pleiotaxis upembensis,
Pleiotaxis racemosa,
Pleiotaxis rogersii,
Pleiotaxis huillensis,
Pleiotaxis antunesii,
Pleiotaxis robynsiana,
Pleiotaxis newtonii,
Pleiotaxis chlorolepis,
Pleiotaxis lawalreana,
Pleiotaxis linearifolia,
Pleiotaxis affinis,
Pleiotaxis gombensis,
Pleiotaxis petitiana,
Pleiotaxis pulcherrima,
Pleiotaxis angolensis,
Pleiotaxis dewevrei,
Pleiotaxis eximia,
Pleiotaxis welwitschii,
Pleiotaxis fulva,
Pleiotaxis bampsiana,
Pleiotaxis subscaposa,
Pleiotaxis macrophylla,
Pleiotaxis oxylepis,
Pleiotaxis duvigneaudii,
Pleiotaxis jeffreyana,
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,