Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 9: 439, fig. 39 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028671
Common Names
- Wife's Perymenium
- Uxoris Perymenium
- Perymenium uxoris
Description
Perymenium uxoris (also called Wife's Perymenium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Perymenium uxoris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perymenium uxoris is a yellow-green disc. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are pale green and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xylopicrum frutescens can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Perymenium uxoris
Perymenium uxoris is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas.
Perymenium uxoris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perymenium uxoris?
Perymenium uxoris
What is the common name of Perymenium uxoris?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Perymenium uxoris?
Dry, rocky slopes and cliffs
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,