Status:
valid
Authors:
(Barneby) Shinners
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 4: 205 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131359
Common Names
- Perityle staurophylla
- Perityle
- Staurophylla
Description
Perityle staurophylla (also called Staurophyll Perityle, among many other common names) is an herb native to South Africa. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky outcrops and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Perityle staurophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perityle staurophylla is a small, white flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perityle staurophylla is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Division of clumps should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Perityle staurophylla
Perityle staurophylla can be found in the deserts of North America.
Perityle staurophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perityle staurophylla?
Perityle staurophylla
What is the common name of Perityle staurophylla?
None
What is the family of Perityle staurophylla?
Asteraceae
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,