Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
subscaposa
ID:
132381

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21(2): 184 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131710



Common Names

  • Pleiotaxis Subscaposa
  • Subscaposa Pleiotaxis
  • Pleiotaxis


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Description

Pleiotaxis subscaposa (also called Subscaposa's Pleiotaxis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base and multiple stems. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pleiotaxis subscaposa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleiotaxis subscaposa has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleiotaxis subscaposa is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be grown in full sun to partial shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Pleiotaxis subscaposa

Pleiotaxis subscaposa is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece. It can be found in areas with well-drained soils and full sun.

Pleiotaxis subscaposa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleiotaxis subscaposa?

Pleiotaxis subscaposa

What is the common name of Pleiotaxis subscaposa?

Subscapose Pleiotaxis

What is the natural habitat of Pleiotaxis subscaposa?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrubland in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia

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-92576: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.