Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
72453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eastw.) Shinners

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 4: 205 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071782



Common Names

  • Rock Daisy
  • Desert Daisy
  • Mountain Daisy


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Description

Perityle saxicola (also called rock perityle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry and mesic forests. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Perityle saxicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perityle saxicola is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with deeply lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perityle saxicola is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, as they require a period of cold stratification. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly until the plants are established. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Perityle saxicola

Perityle saxicola can be found in rocky outcrops in the western United States.

Perityle saxicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perityle saxicola?

Perityle saxicola

What is the natural habitat of Perityle saxicola?

Perityle saxicola is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the common names of Perityle saxicola?

Common names of Perityle saxicola include rock daisy, rock-loving daisy, and stone daisy.

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-28543: Based on the initial data import
Alice Eastwood (1859-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eastw.' in the authors string.
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.