Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lejolyana
ID:
20732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 57(1-2): 252 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020061



Common Names

  • Lejolyana
  • Lejolyana Daisy-bush
  • Lejolyana Olearia


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Description

Pleiotaxis lejolyana (also called Lejoly's Pleiotaxis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has leathery leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky areas, dry meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pleiotaxis lejolyana is an edible plant that can be used in salads and other dishes. It is also a great source of vitamins and minerals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleiotaxis lejolyana is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black in color, and have a diameter of about 2 mm. The seedlings are light green in color, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleiotaxis lejolyana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in the spring or fall. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Pleiotaxis lejolyana

Pleiotaxis lejolyana is found in the mountains of Central and South America, including the Andes, the Sierra Madre Occidental, and the Sierra Madre Oriental.

Pleiotaxis lejolyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleiotaxis lejolyana?

Pleiotaxis lejolyana

What is the common name of Pleiotaxis lejolyana?

Lejoly's Daisy

What is the family of Pleiotaxis lejolyana?

Asteraceae

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,

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