Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
obovata
ID:
88671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.T.Burb.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76(2): 131 (1994): (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088000



Common Names

  • Peripleura obovata
  • Obovata peripleura
  • Peripleura obovata


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Description

Peripleura obovata (also called Obovate Peripleura, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in montane grasslands and open scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Peripleura obovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peripleura obovata is a yellow daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are usually yellow-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peripleura obovata is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a sandy soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little care and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Peripleura obovata

Peripleura obovata is found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Peripleura obovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peripleura obovata?

Peripleura obovata

Where is Peripleura obovata found?

Peripleura obovata is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

What is the habitat of Peripleura obovata?

Peripleura obovata is found in humid, lowland rainforests.

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

Nancy Tyson Burbidge (1912-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.T.Burb.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:978391-1: Based on the initial data import