Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
discolor
ID:
76960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (GOET, Gottingensis) (1830). Cf Linnaea, vi. (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076289



Common Names

  • Pale Perymenium
  • Pale-flowered Perymenium
  • Perymenium


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Description

Perymenium discolor (also called Discolor Perymenium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flower heads. It can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Perymenium discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perymenium discolor is a yellow-orange color, with a bell-shaped corolla and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perymenium discolor is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Perymenium discolor

Perymenium discolor is found in the dry forests of South America.

Perymenium discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perymenium discolor?

Perymenium discolor

What is the common name of Perymenium discolor?

Purple Perymenium

What is the natural habitat of Perymenium discolor?

Perymenium discolor is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-3295: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.