Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr. ex A.Gray) Shinners
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Southw. Naturalist 4: 204. 1959
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117705
Common Names
- Perityle bisetosa
- Bisetose Rock Daisy
- Bisetose Perityle
Description
Perityle bisetosa (also called Two-lobed Perityle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has two-lobed stems and small white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Perityle bisetosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Perityle bisetosa var. appressa A.M.Powell
Perityle bisetosa var. scalaris A.M.Powell
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perityle bisetosa is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perityle bisetosa is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Perityle bisetosa
Perityle bisetosa is native to North America and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Perityle bisetosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perityle bisetosa?
Perityle bisetosa
What is the common name of Perityle bisetosa?
Two-toothed Rock Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Perityle bisetosa?
Rocky slopes and dry grasslands
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,