Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
80286

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.E.Jones) Shinners

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 4: 204 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079615



Common Names

  • Congest Perityle
  • Clustered Rock Daisy
  • Clustered Perityle


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Synonyms

  • Laphamia congesta M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Monothrix congesta Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Perityle congesta (also called Perityle, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Perityle congesta is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of essential oils and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perityle congesta is yellow and has a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a thin stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perityle congesta is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the branches and planting them in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established. Seeds can be collected from the flowers and planted in a potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Perityle congesta

Perityle congesta is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in rocky and sandy soils.

Perityle congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perityle congesta?

Perityle congesta

What type of plant is Perityle congesta?

Perityle congesta is a shrub

Where is Perityle congesta native to?

Perityle congesta is native to Hawaii

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-36192: Based on the initial data import
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.
Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.