Pleiotaxis gombensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gombensis
ID:
79828
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21(2): 195 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079157
Common Names
- Tillandsia Guadelupensis
- Guadeloupe Airplant
- Guadeloupe Tillandsia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tillandsia guadelupensis (also called Guadeloupe Airplant, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pleiotaxis gombensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleiotaxis gombensis is a yellow disc floret, with a dark yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped seedling leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleiotaxis gombensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and to divide the clumps in early spring.
Where to Find Pleiotaxis gombensis
Pleiotaxis gombensis is native to Africa and can be found in moist, tropical forests.
Pleiotaxis gombensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleiotaxis gombensis?
Pleiotaxis gombensis
What is the common name of Pleiotaxis gombensis?
Gombes Pleiotaxis
What is the family of Pleiotaxis gombensis?
Asteraceae
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-35751: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.