Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triloba
ID:
16814

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) Matsum.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. Tokyo 16: 18 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016143

Common Names

  • Pertya Triloba
  • Three-lobed Pertya
  • Three-lobed Boxwood

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Synonyms

  • Macroclinidium trilobum Makino [unknown]

Description

Pertya triloba (also called Three-lobed Pertya, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grassy and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pertya triloba is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It can also be used to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pertya triloba is yellow and has a diameter of around 1 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pertya triloba can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil pH.

Where to Find Pertya triloba

Pertya triloba is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Pertya triloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pertya triloba?

Pertya triloba

What is the common name of Pertya triloba?

Three-lobed pertya

What is the natural habitat of Pertya triloba?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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

Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Jinzo Matsumura (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matsum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:237251-1: Based on the initial data import