Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
beckeri
ID:
94672

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Fay

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 1: 274 (-276), fig. 5 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094001



Common Names

  • Becker's Perymenium
  • Becker's Cottonweed
  • Becker's Cudweed


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Description

Perymenium beckeri (also called Perymenium beckeri, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. The leaves are lanceolate and have a toothed margin. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Perymenium beckeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perymenium beckeri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perymenium beckeri is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or fall, and cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Perymenium beckeri

Perymenium beckeri is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Perymenium beckeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perymenium beckeri?

Perymenium beckeri

What is the natural habitat of Perymenium beckeri?

Perymenium beckeri is native to the steppes of Central Asia.

What is the best soil type for Perymenium beckeri?

Perymenium beckeri prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.

Species in the Perymenium genus

Perymenium stenophyllum, Perymenium jalapanum, Perymenium gracile, Perymenium tamaulipense, Perymenium basaseachicanum, Perymenium paneroi, Perymenium alticola, Perymenium nicaraguense, Perymenium hintonii, Perymenium mendezii, Perymenium oxycarphum, Perymenium glandulosum, Perymenium asperifolium, Perymenium wilburorum, Perymenium huentitanum, Perymenium gymnolomoides, Perymenium uxoris, Perymenium oaxacanum, Perymenium sedasanum, Perymenium colombianum, Perymenium bishopii, Perymenium jelskii, Perymenium celendianum, Perymenium subsquarrosum, Perymenium chloroleucum, Perymenium rude, Perymenium fayi, Perymenium cualense, Perymenium jaliscense, Perymenium harlingii, Perymenium episcopale, Perymenium discolor, Perymenium featherstonei, Perymenium grande, Perymenium pinetorum, Perymenium gypsophilum, Perymenium buphthalmoides, Perymenium reticulatum, Perymenium huascaranum, Perymenium ghiesbreghtii, Perymenium beckeri, Perymenium pringlei, Perymenium berlandieri, Perymenium sonoranum, Perymenium tehuacanum, Perymenium klattianum, Perymenium ovatum, Perymenium globosum, Perymenium hintoniorum, Perymenium yanezii,

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-50207: Based on the initial data import
John J. Fay: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Fay' in the authors string.