Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castillonii
ID:
84101

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 122 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083430



Common Names

  • Castillon's Perityle
  • Castillon's Rock Daisy
  • Castillon's Daisy


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Description

Perityle castillonii (also called Castillon's Perityle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western Himalayas. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are opposite, ovate-lanceolate, and have a white-hairy surface. It grows in grasslands, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Perityle castillonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perityle castillonii is yellow in color and daisy-like in shape. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perityle castillonii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, but can also be done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Perityle castillonii

Perityle castillonii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Perityle castillonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perityle castillonii?

Perityle castillonii

What is the common name of Perityle castillonii?

Castillon's Perityle

What is the natural habitat of Perityle castillonii?

Perityle castillonii is native to South America, where it is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Species in the Perityle genus

Perityle canescens, Perityle pennellii, Perityle coronopifolia, Perityle scopulorum, Perityle emoryi, Perityle dissecta, Perityle reinana, Perityle gentryi, Perityle cuneata, Perityle quinqueflora, Perityle turneri, Perityle aglossa, Perityle trichodonta, Perityle specuicola, Perityle microglossa, Perityle cinerea, Perityle aurea, Perityle lloydii, Perityle californica, Perityle lobata, Perityle vigilans, Perityle vitreomontana, Perityle grandifolia, Perityle leptoglossa, Perityle gilensis, Perityle hofmeisteria, Perityle cernua, Perityle microcephala, Perityle socorrosensis, Perityle warnockii, Perityle intricata, Perityle coahuilensis, Perityle alamosana, Perityle inyoensis, Perityle feddemae, Perityle ajoensis, Perityle jaliscana, Perityle tenella, Perityle glaucescens, Perityle saxicola, Perityle stansburyi, Perityle vaseyi, Perityle lineariloba, Perityle cochisensis, Perityle fosteri, Perityle congesta, Perityle castillonii, Perityle ciliata, Perityle parryi, Perityle gracilis,

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-39911: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.