Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kingii
ID:
124134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 380 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123463

Common Names

  • Perezia Kingii
  • Kingii Daisy
  • Kingii Fleabane

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Description

Perezia kingii (also called King's Perezia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Perezia kingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perezia kingii is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower with yellow disc florets. The seed is small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perezia kingii is a perennial herb with a short taproot. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. The seedlings should be thinned out to about 10 cm apart. The plant should be watered regularly and mulched to retain moisture. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring.

Where to Find Perezia kingii

Perezia kingii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, including Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.

Perezia kingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perezia kingii?

Perezia kingii

What is the common name of Perezia kingii?

King's Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Perezia kingii?

Grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands

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,

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