Perotis humbertii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 107: 206 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889505
Common Names
- Humbert's Perotis
- Perotis humbertii
- Humbert's Perotis Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Perotis humbertii (also called Humbert's perotis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its thin, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Perotis humbertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perotis humbertii is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Perotis humbertii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be mowed to keep it looking neat.
Where to Find Perotis humbertii
Perotis humbertii is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Perotis humbertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perotis humbertii?
Perotis humbertii
What are the common names of Perotis humbertii?
No common names are known for this species
Where is Perotis humbertii found?
Perotis humbertii is found in Southeast Asia
Species in the Perotis genus
Perotis acanthoneuron, Perotis clarksonii, Perotis flavidodula, Perotis hildebrandtii, Perotis hordeiformis, Perotis humbertii, Perotis indica, Perotis leptopus, Perotis patens, Perotis pilosa, Perotis rara, Perotis scabra, Perotis somalensis, Perotis vaginata, Perotis arenacea, Perotis ornithocephala,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415499-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].