Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
selina
ID:
6769

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21(2): 189 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006098



Common Names

  • Selina's Pleiotaxis
  • Selina's Pleiotaxis Daisy
  • Selina's Daisy


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Description

Pleiotaxis selina (also called Selina's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open woodland and heath.

Uses & Benefits

Pleiotaxis selina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleiotaxis selina is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleiotaxis selina is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pleiotaxis selina

Pleiotaxis selina is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and open woodlands.

Pleiotaxis selina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleiotaxis selina?

Pleiotaxis selina

What is the common name of Pleiotaxis selina?

Selina's Pleiotaxis

What type of plant is Pleiotaxis selina?

Herbaceous perennial

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-105874: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.