Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catarin. COMP: 117, f. 34 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020620
Common Names
- Perezia
- Catharinensis Perezia
- Catharinensis
Description
Perezia catharinensis (also called Santa Catarina daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It typically grows in moist, shaded areas, and can reach heights of up to 30 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Perezia catharinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perezia catharinensis is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a yellow center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perezia catharinensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a moist, fertile soil and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Perezia catharinensis
Perezia catharinensis is found in South America.
Perezia catharinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perezia catharinensis?
Perezia catharinensis
What is the natural habitat of Perezia catharinensis?
Grassy meadows and pastures
What is the flowering season of Perezia catharinensis?
Summer
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,