Status:
valid
Authors:
Reiche
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 116: 426 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031004
Common Names
- Perezia ciliosa
- Hairy Perezia
- Hairy Daisy
Description
Perezia ciliosa (also called Hairy Perezia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Perezia ciliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in dried flower arrangements. It has also been used medicinally to treat digestive issues and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perezia ciliosa is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perezia ciliosa 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 can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Perezia ciliosa
Perezia ciliosa is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
Perezia ciliosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perezia ciliosa?
Perezia ciliosa
What type of plant is Perezia ciliosa?
It is a perennial herb.
What is the natural habitat of Perezia ciliosa?
It is native to the western United States.
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,