Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
grahamii
ID:
1332691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Novon 24: 176 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345145



Common Names

  • Peristethium grahamii
  • Grahamii Peristethium
  • Peristethium leucanthum


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Description

Peristethium grahamii (also called Graham's Peristethium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few leaves. The leaves are linear, lanceolate, and sessile. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in grasslands and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peristethium grahamii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peristethium grahamii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peristethium grahamii is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Peristethium grahamii

Peristethium grahamii is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

Peristethium grahamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peristethium grahamii?

Peristethium grahamii

What is the common name of Peristethium grahamii?

Graham's Peristethium

What is the natural habitat of Peristethium grahamii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.