Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
14769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum [Dorpat] 8. 1843 [post 30 Nov 1843] ; cf. Linnaea, xviii. (1844) 156

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014098



Common Names

  • Polytaxis Lehmannii
  • Lehmann's Polytaxis
  • Lehmann's Star-Rush


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Description

Polytaxis lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Polytaxis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Polytaxis lehmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polytaxis lehmannii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polytaxis lehmannii is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and cover the seed tray with plastic wrap to retain moisture. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them into individual pots and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot filled with moist potting mix. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny spot and water regularly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Polytaxis lehmannii

Polytaxis lehmannii is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Polytaxis lehmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polytaxis lehmannii?

Polytaxis lehmannii

What is the common name of Polytaxis lehmannii?

Lehmann's Polytaxis

Where is Polytaxis lehmannii found?

Polytaxis lehmannii is found in South Africa.

Species in the Polytaxis 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,

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