Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sonoranum
ID:
115303

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 89(2): 191 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114632



Common Names

  • Perymenium
  • Perymenium sonoranum
  • Sonoran Perymenium


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Description

Perymenium sonoranum (also called Sonoran Perymenium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Perymenium sonoranum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as digestive issues, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perymenium sonoranum is a yellow, star-shaped head of disc florets. The seeds are small, brown, and slightly hairy. The seedlings have a basal rosette of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perymenium sonoranum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Perymenium sonoranum

Perymenium sonoranum can be found in the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Perymenium sonoranum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perymenium sonoranum?

Perymenium sonoranum

What is the common name of Perymenium sonoranum?

Sonoran perymenium

What type of plant is Perymenium sonoranum?

Herb

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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