Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
104470

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Shinners

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 4: 205 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000103799

Common Names

  • Rocky Mountain Perityle
  • Rocky Mountain Perityle Daisy
  • Rocky Mountain Perityle Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Laphamia rupestris A.Gray [unknown]
  • Pappothrix rupestris Rydb. [unknown]
  • Perityle rupestris rupestris [unknown]

Description

Perityle rupestris (also called Rock Perityle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and dry habitats, and has small yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 1 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Perityle rupestris is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Perityle rupestris var. albiflora A.M.Powell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Perityle rupestris is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single, thin, white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perityle rupestris is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and should be watered regularly. It is best to divide the plant every two to three years to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Perityle rupestris

Perityle rupestris is native to the Andes mountains in South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Perityle rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perityle rupestris?

Perityle rupestris

What is the common name of Perityle rupestris?

Rocky Perityle

What is the natural habitat of Perityle rupestris?

Perityle rupestris is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-6141: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.