Pleiotaxis rugosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
24751
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 10: 183 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024080
Common Names
- Pleiotaxis rugosa
- Rugose Pleiotaxis
- Rugose Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleiotaxis rugosa (also called wrinkled pleiotaxis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height, with yellow ray flowers and a dark brown center disk. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Pleiotaxis rugosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: yellow-orange, Seed: small, dark, oval-shaped, Seedlings: small, oval-shaped leaves with a hairy texture.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleiotaxis rugosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is not very picky about soil type. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Pleiotaxis rugosa
Pleiotaxis rugosa is native to Japan and can be found in the mountains of the Chugoku region.
Pleiotaxis rugosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleiotaxis rugosa?
Pleiotaxis rugosa
What is the common name of Pleiotaxis rugosa?
Rugose Pleiotaxis
Where is Pleiotaxis rugosa native to?
Pleiotaxis rugosa is native to South Africa.
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-123268: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.