Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
75628

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 489 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074957



Common Names

  • Peruvian Bur-marigold
  • Peruvian Burr-marigold
  • Peruvian Burr Marigold


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Synonyms

  • Buphthalmum peruvianum Lam. [unknown]
  • Buphthalmum lineare Willd. [unknown]

Description

Borrichia peruviana (also called Peruvian Borrichia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem. It is native to South America, and grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Borrichia peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Borrichia peruviana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borrichia peruviana is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. The plants should be divided in the spring and the divisions replanted in well-drained soil. The plants can also be propagated by seed, but the seeds should be sown in the fall and allowed to overwinter in the soil.

Where to Find Borrichia peruviana

Borrichia peruviana is found in Peru, particularly in the coastal regions.

Borrichia peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borrichia peruviana?

Borrichia peruviana

What is the common name of Borrichia peruviana?

Peruvian Sea Oxeye Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Borrichia peruviana?

Coastal areas of the Caribbean and Central and South America

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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