Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 624 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010427
Common Names
- Nicaraguan Perymenium
- Nicaraguan Daisy
- Perymenium Nicaraguense
Description
Perymenium nicaraguense (also called Nicaraguan Perymenium, among many other common names) is an annual plant that can grow up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Central America and grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands. It has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Perymenium nicaraguense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an herbal remedy for skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Perymenium nicaraguense has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perymenium nicaraguense is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. It can also be propagated from division, which should be done in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Perymenium nicaraguense
Perymenium nicaraguense is native to Central America, including Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Perymenium nicaraguense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perymenium nicaraguense?
Perymenium nicaraguense
What is the common name of Perymenium nicaraguense?
Nicaraguan Perymenium
What is the natural habitat of Perymenium nicaraguense?
Mesic to wet forests
Species in the Perymenium genus
Perymenium stenophyllum,
Perymenium jalapanum,
Perymenium gracile,
Perymenium tamaulipense,
Perymenium basaseachicanum,
Perymenium paneroi,
Perymenium alticola,
Perymenium nicaraguense,
Perymenium hintonii,
Perymenium mendezii,
Perymenium oxycarphum,
Perymenium glandulosum,
Perymenium asperifolium,
Perymenium wilburorum,
Perymenium huentitanum,
Perymenium gymnolomoides,
Perymenium uxoris,
Perymenium oaxacanum,
Perymenium sedasanum,
Perymenium colombianum,
Perymenium bishopii,
Perymenium jelskii,
Perymenium celendianum,
Perymenium subsquarrosum,
Perymenium chloroleucum,
Perymenium rude,
Perymenium fayi,
Perymenium cualense,
Perymenium jaliscense,
Perymenium harlingii,
Perymenium episcopale,
Perymenium discolor,
Perymenium featherstonei,
Perymenium grande,
Perymenium pinetorum,
Perymenium gypsophilum,
Perymenium buphthalmoides,
Perymenium reticulatum,
Perymenium huascaranum,
Perymenium ghiesbreghtii,
Perymenium beckeri,
Perymenium pringlei,
Perymenium berlandieri,
Perymenium sonoranum,
Perymenium tehuacanum,
Perymenium klattianum,
Perymenium ovatum,
Perymenium globosum,
Perymenium hintoniorum,
Perymenium yanezii,
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,