Flourensia peruviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
2901
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.O.Dillon
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 68: 108, fig (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002230
Common Names
- Peruvian Flourensia
- Peruvian Tarweed
- Peruvian Sunflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Flourensia peruviana (also called Peruvian Tarbush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Peru and Bolivia. It has small, needle-like leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Flourensia peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flourensia peruviana has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flourensia peruviana is a shrub that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Flourensia peruviana
Flourensia peruviana is native to Peru and can be found in dry, sandy areas.
Flourensia peruviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flourensia peruviana?
Flourensia peruviana
What is the common name of Flourensia peruviana?
Peruvian Tarweed
What is the natural habitat of Flourensia peruviana?
Flourensia peruviana is native to Peru and is found in dry, sandy habitats.
Species in the Flourensia genus
Flourensia hirtissima, Flourensia glutinosa, Flourensia fiebrigii, Flourensia peruviana, Flourensia ilicifolia, Flourensia blakeana, Flourensia angustifolia, Flourensia solitaria, Flourensia oolepis, Flourensia glutinosa, Flourensia pringlei, Flourensia monticola, Flourensia heterolepis, Flourensia thurifera, Flourensia cernua, Flourensia niederleinii, Flourensia pulcherrima, Flourensia cajabambensis, Flourensia retinophylla, Flourensia laurifolia, Flourensia polycephala, Flourensia tortuosa, Flourensia microphylla, Flourensia macroligulata, Flourensia leptopoda, Flourensia retinophylla, Flourensia campestris, Flourensia hirta, Flourensia suffrutescens, Flourensia resinosa, Flourensia collodes, Flourensia dentata, Flourensia riparia, Flourensia macrophylla,
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-102143: Based on the initial data import
Michael Dillon (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.O.Dillon' in the authors string.