Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fonckii
ID:
92965

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

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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.

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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 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

IPNI record: 1201680-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001419165
Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:236983-1: Based on the initial data import