Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15(5): 540 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029396
Common Names
- Pleiotaxis Racemosa
- Racemosa False Garlic
- Racemosa Onionweed
Description
Pleiotaxis racemosa (also called clustered everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white-hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pleiotaxis racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves can be used as a tea substitute and the plant is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleiotaxis racemosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleiotaxis racemosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. Deadheading the flowers will help to promote more blooms.
Where to Find Pleiotaxis racemosa
Pleiotaxis racemosa can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Pleiotaxis racemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleiotaxis racemosa?
Pleiotaxis racemosa
What is the common name of Pleiotaxis racemosa?
Racemose Pleiotaxis
What is the natural habitat of Pleiotaxis racemosa?
Pleiotaxis racemosa is found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
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,