Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mattfeldii
ID:
133254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 108: 65 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132583



Common Names

  • Pertya mattfeldii
  • Mattfeld's Pertya
  • Mattfeld's Leatherleaf


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Description

Pertya mattfeldii (also called Mattfeld's Pertia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, typically found in dry, open areas such as meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pertya mattfeldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pertya mattfeldii has yellow flowers, small seeds, and seedlings that are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pertya mattfeldii is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although it can take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Pertya mattfeldii

Pertya mattfeldii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Pertya mattfeldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pertya mattfeldii?

Pertya mattfeldii

What is the common name of Pertya mattfeldii?

Mattfeld's Pertya

What is the natural habitat of Pertya mattfeldii?

Grasslands, disturbed areas, and rocky outcrops

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,

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