Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
gcc
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 16(2): 228 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052995
Common Names
- Pleocarphus revolutus
- Pleocarphus
- Revolutus
Synonyms
- Jungia revoluta Reiche [unknown]
- Pleocarphus dentatus Phil. [unknown]
- Jungia dentata B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Pleocarphus revolutus (also called Revolute Pleocarphus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a long stem and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woods, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pleocarphus revolutus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleocarphus revolutus is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleocarphus revolutus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pleocarphus revolutus
Pleocarphus revolutus can be found in Mexico.
Pleocarphus revolutus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleocarphus revolutus?
Pleocarphus revolutus
What is the common name of Pleocarphus revolutus?
Revolute Pleocarphus
What is the family of Pleocarphus revolutus?
Asteraceae
Species in the Pleocarphus genus
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,