Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perijaensis
ID:
77275

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 102(910): 138 (2000) (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076604



Common Names

  • Perija Verbesina
  • Verbesina Bush
  • Verbesina Perijaensis


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Description

Verbesina perijaensis (also called Perija Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, yellow daisy-like flowers and bright green foliage. It is native to the Andes Mountains of Venezuela and is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina perijaensis is an ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. Its flowers can be used to make a tea and its leaves can be used in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina perijaensis is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina perijaensis is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Verbesina perijaensis

Verbesina perijaensis can be found in the Andes mountains of Colombia and Venezuela.

Verbesina perijaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina perijaensis?

Verbesina perijaensis

What is the common name of Verbesina perijaensis?

Perija Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina perijaensis?

Grassy slopes and meadows

Species in the Verbesina genus

Verbesina synethes, Verbesina cymbipalea, Verbesina linearis, Verbesina teotepecana, Verbesina platanarana, Verbesina machucana, Verbesina propinqua, Verbesina ortegae, Verbesina hispida, Verbesina lundellii, Verbesina peruviana, Verbesina nelsonii, Verbesina bolanosana, Verbesina liebmannii, Verbesina lehmannii, Verbesina platyptera, Verbesina walteri, Verbesina discoidea, Verbesina heterophylla, Verbesina macbridei, Verbesina angustifolia, Verbesina microcarpa, Verbesina pallens, Verbesina longifolia, Verbesina rhomboidea, Verbesina chilapana, Verbesina barrancae, Verbesina hypoglauca, Verbesina blakeana, Verbesina centroboyacana, Verbesina villaregalis, Verbesina oligactis, Verbesina nayaritensis, Verbesina eperetma, Verbesina grayi, Verbesina acuminata, Verbesina barclayae, Verbesina alternifolia, Verbesina leucactinota, Verbesina reyesii, Verbesina robinsonii, Verbesina schaffneri, Verbesina kingii, Verbesina dentata, Verbesina ricacosta, Verbesina contumacensis, Verbesina holwayi, Verbesina richardsonii, Verbesina minarum, Verbesina plowmanii,

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,