Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pungens
ID:
130870

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 20 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130199

Common Names

  • Perezia Pungens
  • Pungent Perezia
  • Fleshy Perezia

Searching for Perezia pungens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Homoianthus pungens DC. [unknown]
  • Perezia conaicaensis Tovar [unknown]
  • Perezia elongata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clarionea macrocephala Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Perezia aracensis J.Kost. [unknown]
  • Clarionea pungens DC. [unknown]
  • Perezia macrocephala (Sch.Bip.) Tovar [unknown]
  • Perezia weberbaueri Hieron. ex Weberbauer [unknown]
  • Homanthis pungens Kunth [unknown]
  • Perezia stuebelii Hieron. [unknown]
  • Perezia steubelii Hieron. [unknown]
  • Perezia aracensis J.Koster [unknown]
  • Clarionia pungens (Humb. & Bonpl.) D.Don [unknown]
  • Perezia pungens pungens [unknown]
  • Perezia fosbergii Tovar [unknown]
  • Perezia macrocephala Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Homoianthus scaber Benth. [unknown]
  • Homoianthus pungens (Bonpl.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Drozia dicephala Cass. [unknown]
  • Perezia pungens cernua Rusby [unknown]
  • Clarionea pungens D.Don ex R.Taylor & R.Phillips [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera pungens Humb. & Bonpl. [unknown]
  • Perezia obtusisquama J.Kost. [unknown]
  • Chaetanthera pungens Bonpl. [unknown]

Description

Perezia pungens (also called Perezia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It grows in open, sandy soils, often in areas with sparse vegetation. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves at the base and yellow flowers with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Perezia pungens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perezia pungens is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

Searching for Perezia pungens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Perezia pungens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is not very tolerant of cold temperatures and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Perezia pungens

Perezia pungens is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in areas of California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Perezia pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perezia pungens?

Perezia pungens

What is the common name of Perezia pungens?

Pungent perezia

Where is Perezia pungens found?

It is found in Mexico and Central America

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