Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
peruvianum
ID:
41876

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 21: 22 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041205



Common Names

  • Oritrophium peruvianum
  • Peruvianum Oritrophium
  • Peruvianum Peruvian Daisy


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Description

Oritrophium peruvianum (also called Peruvian Oritrophium, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and a single flower head with a yellow disc and yellow ray florets. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Oritrophium peruvianum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oritrophium peruvianum has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oritrophium peruvianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clump. It prefers to grow in full sun in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It does not require regular watering.

Where to Find Oritrophium peruvianum

Oritrophium peruvianum is native to Peru and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Oritrophium peruvianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oritrophium peruvianum?

Oritrophium peruvianum

What is the common name of Oritrophium peruvianum?

Peruvian oritrophium

Where is Oritrophium peruvianum native to?

South 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-13985: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.