Status:
valid
Authors:
Reiche
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chile iv. 452
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092294
Common Names
- Fonck's Daisy
- Fonck's Daisy Bush
- Fonck's Daisy Tree
Description
Perezia fonckii (also called Fonckii Perezia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Perezia fonckii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Perezia fonckii are small, yellow, and clustered in heads. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perezia fonckii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Perezia fonckii
Perezia fonckii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Perezia fonckii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perezia fonckii?
Perezia fonckii
What is the common name of Perezia fonckii?
Fonck's perezia
What is the habitat of Perezia fonckii?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and northern Chile
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,