Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
116800

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 1602 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116129

Common Names

  • Perityle cordifolia
  • Heart-leaved Perityle
  • Heart-leaved Rock Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Leptopharynx cordifolia Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Perityle cordifolia (also called Cordia cordifolia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded shape and dark green, cordate leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Perityle cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. The plant is known for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Perityle cordifolia are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perityle cordifolia can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils. It is also tolerant of salt spray and can be grown in coastal areas. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require frequent pruning.

Where to Find Perityle cordifolia

Perityle cordifolia is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Perityle cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perityle cordifolia?

Perityle cordifolia

What is the family of Perityle cordifolia?

Asteraceae

Where is Perityle cordifolia found?

North America

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-77540: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.