Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hossei
ID:
5365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib ex Hosseus

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 28(2): 456 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004694



Common Names

  • Pertya hossei
  • Hosse's Pertya
  • Hosse's False Mallow


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Description

Pertya hossei (also called Mountain Boxwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has small, oval leaves that are dark green in color and grow in clusters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pertya hossei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive ailments and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pertya hossei is a small, white, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pertya hossei is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring and should be kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Pertya hossei

Pertya hossei is native to Central America and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woods and meadows.

Pertya hossei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pertya hossei?

Pertya hossei

What is the common name of Pertya hossei?

Hosse's Pertya

What is the natural habitat of Pertya hossei?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

What is the blooming period of Pertya hossei?

Late spring to early summer

What is the flower color of Pertya hossei?

White

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

William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Carl Curt Hosseus (1878-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosseus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:237234-1: Based on the initial data import