Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
perfoliata
ID:
14289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 57(1-2): 253 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013618



Common Names

  • Pleiotaxis perfoliata
  • Perfoliate Pleiotaxis
  • Perfoliate Ironweed


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Description

Pleiotaxis perfoliata (also called Perfoliate Pleiotaxis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 m and has white or pink flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, at elevations of 0-1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pleiotaxis perfoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleiotaxis perfoliata has small, white, five-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, about 1 mm in diameter, and are enclosed in a thin, papery capsule. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleiotaxis perfoliata is a perennial herb that is native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, as cuttings may not root successfully. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pleiotaxis perfoliata

Pleiotaxis perfoliata is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Zhejiang.

Pleiotaxis perfoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleiotaxis perfoliata?

Pleiotaxis perfoliata

What type of plant is Pleiotaxis perfoliata?

It is a shrub

Where is Pleiotaxis perfoliata native to?

It is native to Mexico

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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