Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalantha
ID:
61773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Agron. Univ. Nac. La Plata 3: 540 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061102



Common Names

  • Megalantha Perezia
  • Megalantha Daisy
  • Megalantha Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Perezia oleracea Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Perezia megalantha (also called Large-flowered Perezia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Perezia megalantha is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has bright yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perezia megalantha is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perezia megalantha is a low-growing, spreading perennial native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division of the root clumps.

Where to Find Perezia megalantha

Perezia megalantha is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Perezia megalantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perezia megalantha?

Perezia megalantha

What is the common name of Perezia megalantha?

Largeflower Perezia

What is the natural habitat of Perezia megalantha?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States

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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