Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spechtii
ID:
43336

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.T.Burb.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76(2): 132 (1994): (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042665

Common Names

  • Specht's Hawkweed
  • Spechtii Hawkweed
  • Peripleura Spechtii

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Description

Peripleura spechtii (also called Specht's Peripleura, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flower heads and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to South America and grows in meadows, grasslands and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peripleura spechtii var. kimberleyensis (N.T.Burb.) G.L.Nesom

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peripleura spechtii is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peripleura spechtii is a perennial plant that is propagated through division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown from seed, but this is not recommended as it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Peripleura spechtii

Peripleura spechtii can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Peripleura spechtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peripleura spechtii?

Peripleura spechtii

What is the common name of Peripleura spechtii?

Specht's Peripleura

Where is Peripleura spechtii found?

Peripleura spechtii is found in South America.

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

Nancy Tyson Burbidge (1912-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.T.Burb.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:978394-1: Based on the initial data import