Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.E.Jones) J.F.Macbr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 56: 39 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038117
Common Names
- Gil's Perityle
- Gil's Daisy
- Gil's Fleabane
Synonyms
- Leptopharynx gilensis (M.E.Jones) Rydb. [unknown]
- Laphamia gilensis M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Laphamia gilensis gilensis [unknown]
- Perityle gilensis gilensis [unknown]
Description
Perityle gilensis (also called Gilen's Perityle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It grows in dry and sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Perityle gilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Perityle gilensis var. salensis A.M.Powell
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perityle gilensis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perityle gilensis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of climates, and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Perityle gilensis
Perityle gilensis is native to Israel and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Perityle gilensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perityle gilensis?
Perityle gilensis
What is the family of Perityle gilensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Perityle gilensis?
Gil's Perityle
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,