Coreopsis peruviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
74502
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sagást.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. Libertad. 2: 73, fig. 4. 1970
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073831
Common Names
- Coreopsis
- Peruvian Tickseed
- Peruvian Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coreopsis peruviana (also called Peruvian Tickseed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to South America and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Coreopsis peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coreopsis peruviana has yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coreopsis peruviana is a short-lived perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. For division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a well-draining soil. Once established, this plant requires minimal care and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Coreopsis peruviana
Coreopsis peruviana is native to Peru. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Coreopsis peruviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coreopsis peruviana?
Coreopsis peruviana
What type of plant is Coreopsis peruviana?
Perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Coreopsis peruviana?
Open woodlands and grasslands
Species in the Coreopsis genus
Coreopsis irmscheriana, Coreopsis mollicula, Coreopsis venusta, Coreopsis cajamarcana, Coreopsis buchii, Coreopsis gigantea, Coreopsis teotepecensis, Coreopsis breviligulata, Coreopsis pubescens, Coreopsis guanajuatensis, Coreopsis aurea, Coreopsis gladiata, Coreopsis imbricata, Coreopsis rosea, Coreopsis integra, Coreopsis delphiniifolia, Coreopsis poloe, Coreopsis latifolia, Coreopsis wrightii, Coreopsis nudata, Coreopsis seniflora, Coreopsis auriculata, Coreopsis atkinsiana, Coreopsis paludosa, Coreopsis pringlei, Coreopsis hamiltonii, Coreopsis stillmanii, Coreopsis oaxacensis, Coreopsis nodosa, Coreopsis nuecensis, Coreopsis connata, Coreopsis pervelutina, Coreopsis suaveolens, Coreopsis lopez-mirandae, Coreopsis celendinensis, Coreopsis multifida, Coreopsis notha, Coreopsis palmata, Coreopsis douglasii, Coreopsis spectabilis, Coreopsis lanceolata, Coreopsis polyactis, Coreopsis maritima, Coreopsis davilae, Coreopsis rhyacophila, Coreopsis capillacea, Coreopsis canescentifolia, Coreopsis senaria, Coreopsis fasciculata, Coreopsis tinctoria,
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-30575: Based on the initial data import
Abundio Sagástegui Alva (1932-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagást.' in the authors string.