Perezia calophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calophylla
ID:
64080
Status:
valid
Authors:
Reiche
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 116: 435 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063409
Common Names
- Perezia calophylla
- Perezia
- Calophylla Perezia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Perezia calophylla (also called Calophyllum Perezia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It has leathery leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Perezia calophylla is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Perezia calophylla has small, yellow flower heads that are made up of many tiny flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Perezia calophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Perezia calophylla
Perezia calophylla is native to the Andes mountains in South America. It can be found in the wild in Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.
Perezia calophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perezia calophylla?
Perezia calophylla
What is the family of Perezia calophylla?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Perezia calophylla?
Large-leaved Perezia
Species in the Perezia genus
Perezia squarrosa, Perezia pedicularidifolia, Perezia lyrata, Perezia catharinensis, Perezia mandoni, Perezia ciliaris, Perezia pinnatifida, Perezia ciliosa, Perezia carduncelloides, Perezia coerulescens, Perezia scalpellifolia, Perezia pygmea, Perezia volcanensis, Perezia bellidifolia, Perezia megalantha, Perezia lactucoides, Perezia calophylla, Perezia poeppigii, Perezia eryngioides, Perezia carthamoides, Perezia sublyrata, Perezia linearis, Perezia fonckii, Perezia spathulata, Perezia pilifera, Perezia multiflora, Perezia kingii, Perezia recurvata, Perezia purpurata, Perezia pungens, Perezia fonkii, Perezia delicata, Perezia dentata,
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-20378: Based on the initial data import
Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.