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
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.
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 Peripleura genus
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,