Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 265 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045905
Common Names
- Perityle alamosana
- Alamos Perityle
- Alamos Rock Daisy
Description
Perityle alamosana (also called 'Alamo Rock Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky soils and is found in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Perityle alamosana is an evergreen shrub that is native to the southwestern United States. It is often used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perityle alamosana is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedling is a small rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perityle alamosana is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stems and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once the plants are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Perityle alamosana
Perityle alamosana is native to the Sonoran Desert of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Perityle alamosana FAQ
What are the common names of Perityle alamosana?
Perityle alamosana is commonly known as Alamosa Rock Daisy.
What is the optimal soil type for Perityle alamosana?
Perityle alamosana prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
What is the optimal temperature for Perityle alamosana?
Perityle alamosana prefers temperatures between 40-60°F (4-15°C).
Species in the Perityle genus
Perityle canescens,
Perityle pennellii,
Perityle coronopifolia,
Perityle scopulorum,
Perityle emoryi,
Perityle dissecta,
Perityle reinana,
Perityle gentryi,
Perityle cuneata,
Perityle quinqueflora,
Perityle turneri,
Perityle aglossa,
Perityle trichodonta,
Perityle specuicola,
Perityle microglossa,
Perityle cinerea,
Perityle aurea,
Perityle lloydii,
Perityle californica,
Perityle lobata,
Perityle vigilans,
Perityle vitreomontana,
Perityle grandifolia,
Perityle leptoglossa,
Perityle gilensis,
Perityle hofmeisteria,
Perityle cernua,
Perityle microcephala,
Perityle socorrosensis,
Perityle warnockii,
Perityle intricata,
Perityle coahuilensis,
Perityle alamosana,
Perityle inyoensis,
Perityle feddemae,
Perityle ajoensis,
Perityle jaliscana,
Perityle tenella,
Perityle glaucescens,
Perityle saxicola,
Perityle stansburyi,
Perityle vaseyi,
Perityle lineariloba,
Perityle cochisensis,
Perityle fosteri,
Perityle congesta,
Perityle castillonii,
Perityle ciliata,
Perityle parryi,
Perityle gracilis,
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,