Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Fay
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Allertonia 1: 255 (-257), fig. 3 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083399
Common Names
- Reticulate Perymenium
- Reticulate Fleabane
- Reticulate Perymenium Fleabane
Description
Perymenium reticulatum (also called Reticulate Perymenium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western Himalayas. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are opposite, ovate-lanceolate, and have a white-hairy surface. It grows in grasslands, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Perymenium reticulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perymenium reticulatum is white with a pink center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have short, thin stems and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perymenium reticulatum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Perymenium reticulatum
Perymenium reticulatum is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.
Perymenium reticulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perymenium reticulatum?
Perymenium reticulatum
What is the common name of Perymenium reticulatum?
Reticulate Perymenium
What is the natural habitat of Perymenium reticulatum?
Perymenium reticulatum is native to South America, where it is found in dry forests and scrublands.
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,
References
John J. Fay: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Fay' in the authors string.