Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
virgata
ID:
75661

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76(2): 132 (1994): (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074990



Common Names

  • Virgata Peripleura
  • Peripleura
  • Virgata


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Synonyms

  • Vittadinia virgata N.T.Burb. [unknown]

Description

Peripleura virgata (also called 'Bristly-leaved Peripleura', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody base and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a rough texture, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Peripleura virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peripleura virgata is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white ray floret. The seeds are small, black, and have a white pappus. The seedlings are hairy and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peripleura virgata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Peripleura virgata

Peripleura virgata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

Peripleura virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peripleura virgata?

Peripleura virgata

What is the family of Peripleura virgata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Peripleura virgata?

Virgate peripleura

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:978396-1: Based on the initial data import