Perezia pygmea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmea
ID:
55443
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 40 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054772
Common Names
- Pygmy Perezia
- Pygmy Daisy
- Perezia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Perezia pygmea (also called 'Pygmyweed', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils, rocky hillsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Perezia pygmea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Perezia pygmea flower is small and white with yellow centers, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Perezia pygmea is an annual herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is best done by seed.
Where to Find Perezia pygmea
Perezia pygmea can be found in the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Perezia pygmea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perezia pygmea?
Perezia pygmea
What is the common name of Perezia pygmea?
Pygmy Daisy
What is the family of Perezia pygmea?
Asteraceae
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-1534: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.