Pertya desmocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
desmocephala
ID:
76132
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 1032 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075461
Common Names
- Desmocephalum Pertya
- Pertya Desmocephala
- Desmocephalum Pertya
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- Pertya cordifolia desmocephala (Diels) Z.Wei & Y.B.Chang [unknown]
Description
Pertya desmocephala (also called Desmocephalous Pertya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rounded shape with small leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.
Uses & Benefits
Pertya desmocephala has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pertya desmocephala are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
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Pertya desmocephala is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Pertya desmocephala
Pertya desmocephala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Pertya desmocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pertya desmocephala?
Pertya desmocephala
What type of plant is Pertya desmocephala?
It is an evergreen shrub
Where is Pertya desmocephala found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:237229-1: Based on the initial data import