Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
126780

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Shinners

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 4: 204 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126109

Common Names

  • Narrowleaf Perityle
  • Narrow-Leaved Perityle
  • Angustifolia Perityle

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Synonyms

  • Laphamia angustifolia A.Gray [unknown]
  • Laphamia laciniata (A.Gray ex Torr.) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Laphamia angustifolia laciniata A.Gray [unknown]
  • Laphamia angustifolia angustifolia [unknown]
  • Laphamia angustifolia laciniata (A.Gray) W.E.Niles [unknown]
  • Laphamia angustifolia angustifolia [unknown]

Description

Perityle angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Perityle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of about 0.6 m. It is native to the western United States and Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Perityle angustifolia has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock. It also has many benefits, such as providing habitat for wildlife, improving soil fertility, and providing a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perityle angustifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perityle angustifolia is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Perityle angustifolia

Perityle angustifolia is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Perityle angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perityle angustifolia?

Perityle angustifolia

What is the common name of Perityle angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Perityle

What is the habitat of Perityle angustifolia?

It is found in the dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala

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-87158: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.