Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 33 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094659
Common Names
- Perezia
- Spathulata Perezia
- Spathulata Daisy
Synonyms
- Perdicium viscosum Poepp. ex Less. [unknown]
- Homoianthus viscosus DC. [unknown]
- Clarionea spathulata Lag. ex D.Don [unknown]
- Perezia viscosa Less. [unknown]
Description
Perezia spathulata (also called Spathulate Perezia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It typically grows in moist, open meadows and along streams, and has a rosette of basal leaves with yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Perezia spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Perezia spathulata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perezia spathulata is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Perezia spathulata
Perezia spathulata is native to the dry regions of South America.
Perezia spathulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perezia spathulata?
Perezia spathulata
What type of plant is Perezia spathulata?
Herb
Where is Perezia spathulata found?
Chile
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,