Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15(5): 538 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074427
Common Names
- Linear-leaved Pleiotaxis
- Linear-leaved Pleiotaxis
- Linear-leaved Pleiotaxis
Description
Pleiotaxis linearifolia (also called Linear-leaved Pleiotaxis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pleiotaxis linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas. It has a number of medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleiotaxis linearifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3mm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleiotaxis linearifolia is a perennial herb native to China. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Pleiotaxis linearifolia
Pleiotaxis linearifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Greece.
Pleiotaxis linearifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Pleiotaxis linearifolia?
Common name of Pleiotaxis linearifolia is Linear-leaved Pleiotaxis
What is the habitat of Pleiotaxis linearifolia?
Pleiotaxis linearifolia is found in open forests, woodlands, and grasslands
What is the flowering period of Pleiotaxis linearifolia?
Pleiotaxis linearifolia flowers from August to October
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,