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
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.
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 Peripleura genus
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,