Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 371, fig (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034481
Common Names
- Oaxacan Perymenium
- Oaxacan Aster
- Oaxacan Fleabane
Description
Perymenium oaxacanum (also called Oaxacan perymenium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and is often found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Perymenium oaxacanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and can be used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perymenium oaxacanum is a small, white flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, white flower with yellow centers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perymenium oaxacanum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer or water. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in the spring or summer and planting them in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Seeds can be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept moist until they have established.
Where to Find Perymenium oaxacanum
Perymenium oaxacanum can be found in the Oaxaca region of Mexico.
Perymenium oaxacanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perymenium oaxacanum?
Perymenium oaxacanum
What is the common name of Perymenium oaxacanum?
Oaxacan perymenium
What is the natural habitat of Perymenium oaxacanum?
Perymenium oaxacanum is found in the tropical and subtropical regions 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,