Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
123923

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 63: 48 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123252



Common Names

  • Welwitschii Pleiotaxis
  • Welwitschii Pleiotaxis Plant
  • Welwitschii Pleiotaxis Flower


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Description

Pleiotaxis welwitschii (also called Pleiotaxis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome, occurring in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. It is found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pleiotaxis welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleiotaxis welwitschii has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleiotaxis welwitschii is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Pleiotaxis welwitschii

Pleiotaxis welwitschii can be found in the dry forests of Southern Africa.

Pleiotaxis welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleiotaxis welwitschii?

Pleiotaxis welwitschii

What is the common name of Pleiotaxis welwitschii?

Welwitsch's Pleiotaxis

Where is Pleiotaxis welwitschii found?

It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

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,

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