Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
antunesii
ID:
61241

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15(5): 539 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060570



Common Names

  • Antunes Pleiotaxis
  • Antunes False Daisy
  • Antunes Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Pleiotaxis antunesii antunesii [unknown]

Description

Pleiotaxis antunesii (also called Antunes' Pleiotaxis, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pleiotaxis antunesii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleiotaxis antunesii has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleiotaxis antunesii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pleiotaxis antunesii

Pleiotaxis antunesii is native to Portugal and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Pleiotaxis antunesii FAQ

What are the characteristics of Pleiotaxis antunesii?

Pleiotaxis antunesii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white or pink flowers with a diameter of up to 2 cm. The leaves are lanceolate and have a toothed margin.

What is the habitat of Pleiotaxis antunesii?

Pleiotaxis antunesii is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in the Mediterranean region.

What is the importance of Pleiotaxis antunesii?

Pleiotaxis antunesii is an important source of food for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and is also used in traditional medicine.

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