Pertya monocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monocephala
ID:
131187
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 212 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130516
Common Names
- One-headed Pertya
- Single-headed Pertya
- One-flowered Pertya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pertya monocephala (also called One-Headed Pertia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pertya monocephala is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pertya monocephala is a yellow-green color with a star-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pertya monocephala is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pertya monocephala
Pertya monocephala is a species of flowering plant native to the Caribbean region.
Pertya monocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pertya monocephala?
Pertya monocephala
What is the natural habitat of Pertya monocephala?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What are the uses of Pertya monocephala?
It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks
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-91413: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.