Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phylicoides
ID:
17283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 200 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016612



Common Names

  • Pertya phylicoides
  • Phylicoides Pertya
  • Phylicoides-leaved Pertya


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Description

Pertya phylicoides (also called Mountain Boxwood, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in rocky, mountainous habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pertya phylicoides is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also known to attract butterflies and bees, making it a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pertya phylicoides is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pertya phylicoides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in pots in a cold greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are well established before planting them out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pertya phylicoides

Pertya phylicoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Pertya phylicoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pertya phylicoides?

Pertya phylicoides

What type of plant is Pertya phylicoides?

It is a shrub

Where is Pertya phylicoides native to?

Pertya phylicoides is native to South America

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