Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliaris
ID:
25502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 34 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024831



Common Names

  • Perezia ciliaris
  • Perezia
  • Ciliaris


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Synonyms

  • Perezia nivalis Wedd. [unknown]
  • Clarionea ciliaris (D.Don ex Hook. & Arn.) DC. [deprecated]
  • Perezia scapellifolia J.Kost. [unknown]
  • Perezia coriacea Tovar [unknown]
  • Perezia scapellifolia scapellifolia [unknown]
  • Perezia scalpellifolia parvifolia J.Koster [deprecated]
  • Perezia foliosa Rusby [unknown]
  • Perezia scapellifolia parviflora J.Kost. [unknown]

Description

Perezia ciliaris (also called Hairy Perezia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Perezia ciliaris is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perezia ciliaris has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perezia ciliaris is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the rootball into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Perezia ciliaris

Perezia ciliaris is native to the Andes Mountains of South America and can be found growing in open, sunny areas such as grasslands and savannas.

Perezia ciliaris FAQ

What are the common names of Perezia ciliaris?

Hairy perezia, hairy perezia daisy

What type of plant is Perezia ciliaris?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Perezia ciliaris native to?

It is 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-12399: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.