Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perezioides
ID:
81535

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76(2): 92 (1994): (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080864

Common Names

  • Zyrphelis perezioides
  • Perez's Zyrphelis
  • Perez's False-mallow

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Synonyms

  • Aster perezioides Less. [unknown]
  • Mairia perezioides Nees [unknown]
  • Zyrphelis pilosella Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alairia pereziodes Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Zyrphelis perezioides (also called Perez's False Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Zyrphelis perezioides is a shrub with small yellow flowers that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Zyrphelis perezioides flower has yellow petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zyrphelis perezioides is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is best done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Zyrphelis perezioides

Zyrphelis perezioides is found in the western United States, primarily in California.

Zyrphelis perezioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zyrphelis perezioides?

Zyrphelis perezioides

What type of plant is Zyrphelis perezioides?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Zyrphelis perezioides found?

It is found in the Canary Islands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-37431: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.