Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
percymosa
ID:
12353

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 114 (-115) (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011682



Common Names

  • Percy's Cavalcantia
  • Percy's Spiderwort
  • Percy's Wandflower


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Description

Cavalcantia percymosa (also called Percy's cavalcantia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a slender stem, and its leaves are lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cavalcantia percymosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cavalcantia percymosa has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cavalcantia percymosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Cavalcantia percymosa

Cavalcantia percymosa is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Cavalcantia percymosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavalcantia percymosa?

Cavalcantia percymosa

What are the common names of Cavalcantia percymosa?

Percy's Spiderwort

What is the native range of Cavalcantia percymosa?

Eastern North 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,

References

Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50367-2: Based on the initial data import