Pertya pubescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
39478
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Ling
Source:
gcc
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Natl. Acad. Peiping 6(1): 32 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038807
Common Names
- Pertya pubescens
- Downy Pertya
- Hairy Pertya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pertya pubescens (also called Hairy Pertya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, erect stems and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pertya pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pertya pubescens has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pertya pubescens is a low-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Pertya pubescens
Pertya pubescens is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the countries of Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.
Pertya pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pertya pubescens?
Pertya pubescens
What is the common name of Pertya pubescens?
Downy Bitter-cress
What is the natural habitat of Pertya pubescens?
Grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes
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-137520: Based on the initial data import
Yong Ling (1903-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Ling' in the authors string.