Perezia fonkii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fonkii
ID:
138718
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) Reiche
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 116: 434 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138047
Common Names
- Fonki's Perezia
- Perezia fonkii
- Fonki's Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Perezia fonkii (also called Fonki's Perezia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It grows up to 0.3 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands and meadows and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Perezia fonkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Perezia fonkii has bright yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and dark brown, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Perezia fonkii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Perezia fonkii
Perezia fonkii is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can be grown in gardens and containers.
Perezia fonkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perezia fonkii?
Perezia fonkii
What is the common name of Perezia fonkii?
Fonki's Perezia
What is the habitat of Perezia fonkii?
Rocky areas
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-98707: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.