Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
eximia
ID:
123903

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123232



Common Names

  • Pleiotaxis eximia
  • Eximia Pleiotaxis
  • Pleiotaxis Daisy


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Description

Pleiotaxis eximia (also called Exquisite Pleiotaxis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in heathland, woodlands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pleiotaxis eximia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pleiotaxis eximia sub. kassneri (S.Moore) G.V.Pope
Pleiotaxis eximia sub. eximia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleiotaxis eximia is a small, white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleiotaxis eximia is an evergreen shrub that grows best in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn. Layering should be done in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Pleiotaxis eximia

Pleiotaxis eximia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pleiotaxis eximia FAQ

What are the common names of Pleiotaxis eximia?

Common names of Pleiotaxis eximia include Exquisite Pleiotaxis and Exquisite Pleiotaxis Daisy.

What is the native range of Pleiotaxis eximia?

Pleiotaxis eximia is native to South America.

What is the growth habit of Pleiotaxis eximia?

Pleiotaxis eximia is an evergreen perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall.

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