Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75: 209 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036268
Common Names
- Colombian Perymenium
- Perymenium Columbianum
- Perymenium Columbian
Description
Perymenium colombianum (also called Colombian Perymenium, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Colombia, and is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Perymenium colombianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Perymenium colombianum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perymenium colombianum is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist, well-draining soil and keep the tray in a warm, sunny spot. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny spot and water regularly.
Where to Find Perymenium colombianum
Perymenium colombianum is native to Colombia.
Perymenium colombianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perymenium colombianum?
Perymenium colombianum
What is the common name of Perymenium colombianum?
Colombian perymenium
Where is Perymenium colombianum native to?
Colombia
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,