Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
gcc
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Zoe 1: 54 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011375
Common Names
- Perityle cuneata
- Cuneate Rock Daisy
- Cuneate Perityle
Synonyms
- Perityle cuneata cuneata [unknown]
Description
Perityle cuneata (also called Wedge-Leaf Perityle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall, with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open areas, such as pastures and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Perityle cuneata is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used as a cut flower and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Perityle cuneata var. marginata I.M.Johnst.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Perityle cuneata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perityle cuneata is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Perityle cuneata
Perityle cuneata is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada.
Perityle cuneata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perityle cuneata?
Perityle cuneata
What is the common name of Perityle cuneata?
Cuneate Perityle
What is the natural habitat of Perityle cuneata?
Dry, open woods and thickets
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,