Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 37: 60 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022213
Common Names
- Perityle trichodonta
- Poljakanthema kokanica
- Gnaphalium clemensiae
Description
Perityle trichodonta (also called White-rayed Rock Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found growing in rocky, dry and sunny places.
Uses & Benefits
Perityle trichodonta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perityle trichodonta is yellow in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perityle trichodonta is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plant can also be propagated from seed, though this is not recommended.
Where to Find Perityle trichodonta
Perityle trichodonta can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States, including California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Perityle trichodonta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perityle trichodonta?
Perityle trichodonta
What is the common name of Perityle trichodonta?
Trichodonta
What is the natural habitat of Perityle trichodonta?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States.
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,