Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
90435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rassulova & B.A.Sharipova

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 10: 460, 163 (1991) (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089764



Common Names

  • Polytaxis Daisy
  • Pulchella Daisy
  • Polytaxis Pulchella


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Description

Polytaxis pulchella (also called Pretty Polytaxis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Caucasus region. It grows in rocky areas and has broad leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Polytaxis pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polytaxis pulchella has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pairs of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polytaxis pulchella is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate some light frost. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Polytaxis pulchella

Polytaxis pulchella can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Polytaxis pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polytaxis pulchella?

Polytaxis pulchella

What is the common name of Polytaxis pulchella?

Beautiful polytaxis

What type of plant is Polytaxis pulchella?

Perennial herb

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-4607: Based on the initial data import
B. A. Sharipova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.A.Sharipova' in the authors string.
Mukharam Rasulova (1926-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rassulova' in the authors string.