Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bodinieri
ID:
124920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vaniot

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. , sér. 3, 12(160): 116 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124249

Common Names

  • Pertya Bodinieri
  • Bodinieri's Pertya
  • Bodinieri's Leatherwood

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Synonyms

  • Pertya bodinieri bodinieri [unknown]

Description

Pertya bodinieri (also called 'Bodinier's Pertya', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 m in height. It has white flowers and is found in dry woodlands and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pertya bodinieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pertya bodinieri is a small white flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pertya bodinieri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Pertya bodinieri

Pertya bodinieri is native to the Mediterranean region, including the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, and Greece.

Pertya bodinieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pertya bodinieri?

Pertya bodinieri

What is the common name of Pertya bodinieri?

Bodinier's Pertya

What is the habitat of Pertya bodinieri?

It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open forests in Europe.

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-85357: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Vaniot (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaniot' in the authors string.