Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
huascaranum
ID:
85812

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75: 210 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085141



Common Names

  • Perymenium huascaranum
  • Huascaranum Perymenium
  • Perymenium


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Description

Perymenium huascaranum (also called Huascarán Perymenium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. It has narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, sandy soils in meadows and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Perymenium huascaranum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perymenium huascaranum is yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perymenium huascaranum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.

Where to Find Perymenium huascaranum

Perymenium huascaranum can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Perymenium huascaranum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perymenium huascaranum?

Perymenium huascaranum

What type of plant is Perymenium huascaranum?

Perymenium huascaranum is a flowering plant.

Where is Perymenium huascaranum found?

Perymenium huascaranum is found in the Andes mountains of South America.

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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