Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 63: 50 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030714
Common Names
- Pleiotaxis rogersii
- Rogers' Pleiotaxis
- Rogers' Ragwort
Description
Pleiotaxis rogersii (also called ‘Rogers’s fleabane’, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Asia. It typically grows to a height of 30-90 cm and has a stem diameter of up to 5 mm. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate in shape. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pleiotaxis rogersii is a perennial plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes as a decorative element. It has a yellow flower that blooms in the summer and is attractive to pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleiotaxis rogersii has yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleiotaxis rogersii is a perennial herb native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The plants can also be propagated by division in spring.
Where to Find Pleiotaxis rogersii
Pleiotaxis rogersii is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida. It can be found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
Pleiotaxis rogersii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleiotaxis rogersii?
Pleiotaxis rogersii
What is the natural habitat of Pleiotaxis rogersii?
It is found in open woods, meadows, and roadsides in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
What is the blooming season of Pleiotaxis rogersii?
It blooms from June to August.
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,