Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bellidifolia
ID:
60998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reiche

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 116: 437. 1905 Reiche, Flora de Chile, 4: 455. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060327

Common Names

  • Perezia
  • Silverleaf Daisy
  • Woolly Daisy

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Description

Perezia bellidifolia (also called Daisy Perezia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, white, daisy-like flower heads and a thick, fleshy taproot. It is found in dry, open grasslands and sagebrush steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Perezia bellidifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perezia bellidifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perezia bellidifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require much supplemental irrigation. It can be propagated from seed by sowing in the fall or spring. Division of the root crown can also be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Perezia bellidifolia

Perezia bellidifolia is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.

Perezia bellidifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perezia bellidifolia?

Perezia bellidifolia

What is the common name of Perezia bellidifolia?

None

What is the natural habitat of Perezia bellidifolia?

It is found in dry, open areas in the Andes mountains

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,

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