Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
27434

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 47: 407, fig. 1A-J (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026763



Common Names

  • Ferreyrella peruviana
  • Ferreyrella
  • Peruviana


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Description

Ferreyrella peruviana (also called Peruvian Ferreyrella, among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb with white or yellow flowers. It is native to Peru and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ferreyrella peruviana is a small shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping. It can also be used as a windbreak or hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ferreyrella peruviana is a white to pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc with a white margin. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferreyrella peruviana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. To propagate by seed, sow in the fall or early spring. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Ferreyrella peruviana

Ferreyrella peruviana can be found in Peru, from the Andes to the Amazon.

Ferreyrella peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferreyrella peruviana?

Ferreyrella peruviana

What type of plant is Ferreyrella peruviana?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Ferreyrella peruviana grow?

Peru

Species in the Ferreyrella 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-125865: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.