Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microglossa
ID:
24640

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Sulphur : 119 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023969

Common Names

  • Perityle Microglossa
  • Small-Leaved Perityle
  • Perityle

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Synonyms

  • Perityle plumigera Harv. & Gray ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Perityle spilanthoides Rydb. [unknown]
  • Galinsogeopsis spilanthoides Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Pericome spilanthoides Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Perityle acmella Harv. & Gray [unknown]
  • Perityle microglossa effusa A.Gray [unknown]
  • Perityle microglossa microglossa [unknown]
  • Spilanthes pseudoacmella Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Perityle plumigera A.Gray [unknown]
  • Perityle californica A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Perityle microglossa (also called Microglossa, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with a woody base and a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Perityle microglossa is used in gardens for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Perityle microglossa var. saxosa (Brandegee) A.M.Powell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perityle microglossa is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perityle microglossa is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from division, divide the plant into smaller sections and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should take root.

Where to Find Perityle microglossa

Perityle microglossa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Perityle microglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perityle microglossa?

Perityle microglossa

What is the common name of Perityle microglossa?

Small-lipped Perityle

What is the natural habitat of Perityle microglossa?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-123158: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.