Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pungens
ID:
29746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.C.Tseng

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 5(4): 334 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029075



Common Names

  • Pertya Pungens
  • Mountain Boxwood
  • Prickly Boxwood


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Description

Pertya pungens (also called Prickly Pertya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Australia, and typically grows in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and heaths. It has a single, erect stem, and is typically between 0.2 and 0.5 meters tall. Its leaves are lance-shaped, and its flowers are white or pinkish-white.

Uses & Benefits

Pertya pungens is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pertya pungens is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pertya pungens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pertya pungens

Pertya pungens is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Pertya pungens FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pertya pungens?

Pertya pungens is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Pertya pungens?

Pertya pungens is an evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1m in height.

What is the best climate for Pertya pungens?

Pertya pungens prefers a warm, humid climate with plenty of sunlight.

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-128102: Based on the initial data import
Yung Chien Tseng (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Tseng' in the authors string.