Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
119925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Katinas

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 34: 83, fig (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119254

Common Names

  • Trixis
  • Trixis Peruviana
  • Peruvian Daisy

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Description

Trixis peruviana (also called Peruvian Trixis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m in height. It is native to Peru and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Trixis peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trixis peruviana is a small, yellow, daisy-like bloom with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trixis peruviana is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from the stems in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Trixis peruviana

Trixis peruviana is native to Peru and can be found in dry scrub and grasslands.

Trixis peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trixis peruviana?

Trixis peruviana

What is the common name of Trixis peruviana?

Peruvian Trixis

What is the habitat of Trixis peruviana?

It is found in tropical rainforests

Species in the Trixis genus

Trixis hassleri, Trixis pallida, Trixis megalophylla, Trixis calcicola, Trixis inula, Trixis silvatica, Trixis pringlei, Trixis mexicana, Trixis cacalioides, Trixis parviflora, Trixis lessingii, Trixis anomala, Trixis verbascifolia, Trixis grandibracteata, Trixis pterocaulis, Trixis chiapensis, Trixis californica, Trixis ophiorhiza, Trixis villosa, Trixis verbascifolia, Trixis glutinosa, Trixis proustioides, Trixis michuacana, Trixis aggregata, Trixis calycina, Trixis glaziovii, Trixis sagasteguii, Trixis haenkei, Trixis thyrsoidea, Trixis nobilis, Trixis nelsonii, Trixis praestans, Trixis alata, Trixis grisebachii, Trixis longifolia, Trixis matisiana, Trixis hintoniorum, Trixis pruskii, Trixis peruviana, Trixis angustifolia, Trixis churinensis, Trixis divaricata, Trixis spicata, Trixis vauthieri, Trixis hyposericea, Trixis forzzae, Trixis jaliscana,

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-80550: Based on the initial data import
Liliana Katinas (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Katinas' in the authors string.