Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 34 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078762
Common Names
- Carthamus
- Safflower
- False Saffron
Synonyms
- Perezia diversifolia (Meyen) Don [unknown]
- Clarionea carthamoides D.Don [unknown]
- Perezia diversifolia Meyen [unknown]
- Clarionea carthamoides carthamoides [unknown]
- Perezia diversifolia diversifolia [unknown]
- Perezia multicapitata Wedd. [unknown]
- Clarionea carthamoides crispa Phil. [unknown]
- Perezia multicapitata J.Rémy [unknown]
- Perezia diversifolia crispa Meyen [unknown]
- Clarionea multicapitata J.Rémy [unknown]
- Clarionea spectabilis Phil. [unknown]
Description
Perezia carthamoides (also called Carthusian Perezia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It grows in moist soils in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides. It has a short stem and lance-shaped leaves that are toothed along the edges. Its small yellow flowers are clustered together in flat-topped inflorescences.
Uses & Benefits
Perezia carthamoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perezia carthamoides is small, yellow, and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perezia carthamoides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate dry conditions. It should be watered regularly during the summer months and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Perezia carthamoides
Perezia carthamoides is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Perezia carthamoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perezia carthamoides?
Perezia carthamoides
What is the common name of Perezia carthamoides?
Carthamoides Perezia
What is the natural habitat of Perezia carthamoides?
It is found in dry grasslands and shrublands in the Chubut Province, Argentina
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,