Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
subsquarrosum
ID:
38820

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 34: 524 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038149



Common Names

  • Perymenium Subsquarrosum
  • Perymenium
  • Subsquarrosum


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Description

Perymenium subsquarrosum (also called 'Subsquarrose Perymenium' and 'Subsquarrose Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central America. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has a woody base. Its leaves are covered with white hairs, giving it a woolly appearance. It grows in rocky grasslands and scrublands, and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Perymenium subsquarrosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perymenium subsquarrosum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perymenium subsquarrosum is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Perymenium subsquarrosum

Perymenium subsquarrosum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Perymenium subsquarrosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perymenium subsquarrosum?

Perymenium subsquarrosum

What is the common name of Perymenium subsquarrosum?

Subsquarrose Perymenium

What is the natural habitat of Perymenium subsquarrosum?

Grasslands 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-136886: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.