Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
stenophyllum
ID:
742

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 32: 191 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000071



Common Names

  • Perymenium
  • Stenophyllum
  • Narrow-Leafed Perymenium


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Description

Perymenium stenophyllum (also called Narrow-leaved Perymenium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are linear and have a white midrib. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Perymenium stenophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perymenium stenophyllum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perymenium stenophyllum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Perymenium stenophyllum

Perymenium stenophyllum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Perymenium stenophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perymenium stenophyllum?

Perymenium stenophyllum

What is the common name of Perymenium stenophyllum?

Narrow-Leaved Perymenium

What is the natural habitat of Perymenium stenophyllum?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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-100064: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.