Status:
valid
Authors:
Lisowski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 57(1-2): 256 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024081
Common Names
- Pleiotaxis upembensis
- Upemba Pleiotaxis
- Upemba Daisy
Description
Pleiotaxis upembensis (also called Upemba pleiotaxis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Congo Basin. 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 upembensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleiotaxis upembensis is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost.
Where to Find Pleiotaxis upembensis
Pleiotaxis upembensis is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and can be found in the rainforest regions of the country.
Pleiotaxis upembensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleiotaxis upembensis?
Pleiotaxis upembensis
What is the common name of Pleiotaxis upembensis?
Upemba Pleiotaxis
Where is Pleiotaxis upembensis native to?
Pleiotaxis upembensis is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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,