Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Sherff
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1964
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Sida 1: 370 (1964)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080148
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Coreopsis piurana
- Coreopsis
- Piurana
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Coreopsis piurana (also called Piuran Coreopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem with yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Coreopsis piurana is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems and skin infections.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Coreopsis piurana has yellow flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Coreopsis piurana is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Coreopsis piurana
                        
                            Coreopsis piurana is native to Peru and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Coreopsis piurana FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Coreopsis piurana?
Coreopsis piurana
What is the common name of Coreopsis piurana?
Peruvian coreopsis
Where is Coreopsis piurana native to?
Peru
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,