Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambrosiifolia
ID:
89028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene ex A.M.Powell & Yarb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76: 325 fig (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088357

Common Names

  • Perityle
  • Ambrosiifolia
  • Perityle Ambrosiifolia

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Description

Perityle ambrosiifolia (also called 'Perityle', 'Ambrosiifolia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.2–0.5 m. It is native to the Middle East, specifically Iran, Iraq, and Turkey, and is found in dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Perityle ambrosiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perityle ambrosiifolia is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a yellow stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perityle ambrosiifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Perityle ambrosiifolia

Perityle ambrosiifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Perityle ambrosiifolia FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Perityle ambrosiifolia?

Perityle ambrosiifolia prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

What is the best way to propagate Perityle ambrosiifolia?

Perityle ambrosiifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions can be done in late spring or early summer.

What pests and diseases can affect Perityle ambrosiifolia?

Perityle ambrosiifolia is generally pest and disease free, but can be susceptible to powdery mildew and rust.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-44697: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Albert Michael Powell (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Powell' in the authors string.
Sharon C. Yarborough (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yarb.' in the authors string.