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
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.
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 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,