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
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.
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 Zyrphelis genus
Zyrphelis angolensis,
Zyrphelis foliosa,
Zyrphelis montana,
Zyrphelis corymbosa,
Zyrphelis burchellii,
Zyrphelis perezioides,
Zyrphelis microcephala,
Zyrphelis ecklonis,
Zyrphelis taxifolia,
Zyrphelis crenata,
Zyrphelis decumbens,
Zyrphelis capensis,
Zyrphelis ciliaris,
Zyrphelis fruticosa,
Zyrphelis glabra,
Zyrphelis gracilis,
Zyrphelis graui,
Zyrphelis levis,
Zyrphelis macrocarpa,
Zyrphelis monticola,
Zyrphelis nervosa,
Zyrphelis outeniquae,
Zyrphelis spathulata,
Zyrphelis glandulosa,
Zyrphelis leiocarpa,
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,