Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nakai) Makino & Nemoto
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Fl. Japan., ed. 2 (Makino & Nemoto) 1253. 1931
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026904
Common Names
- Pertya koribana
- Shrubby Cinquefoil
- Koribana Cinquefoil
Synonyms
- Macroclinidium koribanum Nakai [unknown]
Description
Pertya koribana (also called Koriban's pertya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pertya koribana is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional African medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pertya koribana has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pertya koribana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Pertya koribana
Pertya koribana is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in moist, temperate forests at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.
Pertya koribana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platycoryne micrantha?
Platycoryne micrantha
What are the common names of Platycoryne micrantha?
Small-spurred Platycoryne, Small Spur
Where is Platycoryne micrantha found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,