Status:
valid
Authors:
Sprague
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 61: 238 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468835
Common Names
- Pehria compacta
- Compact Pehria
- Compact Pehria Plant
Synonyms
- Grislea compacta Rusby [unknown]
- Grislea herbacea Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
- Grislea secunda Loefl. [unknown]
Description
Pehria compacta (also called Compact Pehria, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pehria compacta is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pehria compacta has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pehria compacta is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It is usually propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Pehria compacta
Pehria compacta is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Pehria compacta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pehria compacta?
Pehria compacta
What is the common name of Pehria compacta?
Compact Pehria
What is the natural habitat of Pehria compacta?
It is found in moist, shady areas
Species in the Pehria genus
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Ammannia gracilis,
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Ammannia multiflora,
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Ammannia octandra,
Ammannia passerinoides,
Ammannia prieuriana,
Ammannia prostrata,
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Ammannia robusta,
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Ammannia angustifolia,
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Ammannia baumii,
Ammannia bequaertii,
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