Pleiotaxis oxylepis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxylepis
ID:
137023
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21(2): 197 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136352
Common Names
- Pleiotaxis oxylepis
- Bristly Oxylepis
- Silver Oxylepis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleiotaxis oxylepis (also called Sharp-leaved Pleiotaxis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pleiotaxis oxylepis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleiotaxis oxylepis has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleiotaxis oxylepis is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Pleiotaxis oxylepis
Pleiotaxis oxylepis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Pleiotaxis oxylepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleiotaxis oxylepis?
Pleiotaxis oxylepis
What is the common name of Pleiotaxis oxylepis?
Sharp-leaved Pleiotaxis
Where does Pleiotaxis oxylepis grow?
It is native to Chile and Argentina
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-97066: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.