Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 105 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022081
Common Names
- Uniflora Pertya
- Pertya uniflora
- Uniflora Leatherleaf
Description
Pertya uniflora (also called One-Flowered Pertya, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean, and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pertya uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract birds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pertya uniflora sub. angustifolia (Y.C.Tseng) Cai F.Zhang & T.G.Gao
Pertya uniflora sub. uniflora
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pertya uniflora has yellow-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pertya uniflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pertya uniflora
Pertya uniflora can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America.
Pertya uniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pertya uniflora?
Pertya uniflora
What is the common name of Pertya uniflora?
One-Flowered Pertya
What is the habitat of Pertya uniflora?
It is found in the temperate forests of East Asia
Species in the Pertya genus
Pertya hossei,
Pertya berberidoides,
Pertya sinensis,
Pertya suzukii,
Pertya triloba,
Pertya phylicoides,
Pertya yakushimensis,
Pertya uniflora,
Pertya glabrescens,
Pertya rigidula,
Pertya koribana,
Pertya pungens,
Pertya cordifolia,
Pertya robusta,
Pertya aitchisonii,
Pertya pubescens,
Pertya corymbosa,
Pertya scandens,
Pertya henanensis,
Pertya discolor,
Pertya desmocephala,
Pertya tsoongiana,
Pertya bodinieri,
Pertya triloba,
Pertya simozawae,
Pertya monocephala,
Pertya mattfeldii,
Pertya multiflora,
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,