Pertya aitchisonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aitchisonii
ID:
38411
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 18: 72 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037740
Common Names
- Aitchisonii Pertya
- Pertya Aitchisonii
- Aitchison's Pertya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pertya aitchisonii (also called Chinese Pertya, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, leathery, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It is found in forests and scrublands at elevations of up to 2,000 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Pertya aitchisonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pertya aitchisonii has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pertya aitchisonii is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or layering. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Pertya aitchisonii
Pertya aitchisonii is native to the Himalayas and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Pertya aitchisonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pertya aitchisonii?
Pertya aitchisonii
What is the common name of Pertya aitchisonii?
Aitchison's pertya
What is the natural habitat of Pertya aitchisonii?
It is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at elevations of 2,000–3,500 m
Species in the Pertya genus
Pertya hossei, Pertya berberidoides, Pertya sinensis, Pertya suzukii, Pertya triloba, Pertya phylicoides, Pertya yakushimensis, Pertya uniflora, Pertya glabrescens, Pertya rigidula, Pertya koribana, Pertya pungens, Pertya cordifolia, Pertya robusta, Pertya aitchisonii, Pertya pubescens, Pertya corymbosa, Pertya scandens, Pertya henanensis, Pertya discolor, Pertya desmocephala, Pertya tsoongiana, Pertya bodinieri, Pertya triloba, Pertya simozawae, Pertya monocephala, Pertya mattfeldii, Pertya multiflora,
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-136496: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.