Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
69804

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 56: 39 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069133



Common Names

  • Perityle
  • Tenella
  • Perityle Tenella


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Synonyms

  • Laphamia palmeri tenella M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Laphamia palmeri palmeri [unknown]

Description

Perityle tenella (also called Tenella Rock Daisy, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist woodlands, meadows, and along streams and can reach up to 60 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.

Uses & Benefits

Perityle tenella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perityle tenella is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black achene, and the seedling is a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perityle tenella is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root system. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Perityle tenella

Perityle tenella can be found in the deserts of North America.

Perityle tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perityle tenella?

Perityle tenella

What type of plant is Perityle tenella?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Perityle tenella native to?

It is native to Mexico and Central America.

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-25972: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.