Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cornutum
ID:
134678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 4: 192 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134007



Common Names

  • Perymenium Cornutum
  • Horned Perymenium
  • Horned Daisy


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Description

Perymenium cornutum (also called Horned Perymenium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 meters in height. It is native to tropical America and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Perymenium cornutum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perymenium cornutum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perymenium cornutum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. They should be protected from frost and strong winds.

Where to Find Perymenium cornutum

Perymenium cornutum is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Perymenium cornutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perymenium cornutum?

Perymenium cornutum

What is the common name of Perymenium cornutum?

Horned perymenium

What is the natural habitat of Perymenium cornutum?

It is found in dry areas of Mexico

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,

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