Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
duvigneaudii
ID:
137041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 57(1-2): 249 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136370



Common Names

  • Pleiotaxis duvigneaudii
  • Duvigneaud's Oxylepis
  • Silver Oxylepis


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Description

Pleiotaxis duvigneaudii (also called Duvigneaud's pleiotaxis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy areas, such as desert washes and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pleiotaxis duvigneaudii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleiotaxis duvigneaudii has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleiotaxis duvigneaudii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It can be cultivated in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

Where to Find Pleiotaxis duvigneaudii

Pleiotaxis duvigneaudii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Pleiotaxis duvigneaudii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleiotaxis duvigneaudii?

Pleiotaxis duvigneaudii

What is the common name of Pleiotaxis duvigneaudii?

Duvigneaud's Pleiotaxis

Where does Pleiotaxis duvigneaudii grow?

It is native to Chile and Argentina

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-97083: Based on the initial data import
Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.