Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 411 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065036
Common Names
- Poeppig's Perezia
- Poeppig's Daisy
- Poeppig's Fleabane
Synonyms
- Perezia nitidifolia J.Kost. [unknown]
- Chaetanthera affinis Poepp. ex Less. [unknown]
- Perezia virens Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
- Lasiorrhiza poeppigii Kuntze [unknown]
- Clarionea nana Phil. [unknown]
- Homoianthus remyanus Phil. [unknown]
- Homoianthus brevicaulis Phil. [unknown]
- Clarionea virens virens [unknown]
- Homoianthus pristiphyllus J.Rémy [unknown]
- Clarionea virens D.Don [unknown]
- Clarionea virens humilis Phil. [unknown]
- Clarionea caulescens Phil. [unknown]
- Homoianthus brevicaulis Phil. [deprecated]
Description
Perezia poeppigii (also called Poeppig's Perezia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Perezia poeppigii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Perezia poeppigii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perezia poeppigii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Perezia poeppigii
Perezia poeppigii is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains region of the country.
Perezia poeppigii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perezia poeppigii?
Perezia poeppigii
What is the common name of Perezia poeppigii?
Poeppig's Perezia
What type of plant is Perezia poeppigii?
Herb
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,