Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilifera
ID:
119449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 34 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118778



Common Names

  • Perezia pilifera
  • Hairy Perezia
  • Woolly Perezia


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Synonyms

  • Perezia pilifera Kurtz [unknown]
  • Clarionea pilifera D.Don [unknown]
  • Perezia pilifera nirihuaoensis Hosseus [unknown]
  • Perezia pilifera pilifera [unknown]
  • Perezia linearis humilis Reiche [unknown]
  • Clarionea lechleri Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Perezia lechleri De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Perezia pilifera (also called Hairy Perezia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Perezia pilifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to create a hedge. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is also used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perezia pilifera has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perezia pilifera can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided using a spade and the divisions planted out direct into their permanent positions.

Where to Find Perezia pilifera

Perezia pilifera is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Perezia pilifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perezia pilifera?

Perezia pilifera

What type of plant is Perezia pilifera?

A flowering plant

What are the common names of Perezia pilifera?

Hairy Perezia

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-80090: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.