Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69(1): 16 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063584
Common Names
- Perymenium fayi
- Fay's Perymenium
- Fay's Perymenium Plant
Description
Perymenium fayi (also called Fay's Perymenium, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and an erect stem with yellow flowers. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Perymenium fayi is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Perymenium fayi has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perymenium fayi is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. It is a low-growing plant with small, oval leaves and pink or white flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.
Where to Find Perymenium fayi
Perymenium fayi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Perymenium fayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perymenium fayi?
Perymenium fayi
What is the common name of Perymenium fayi?
Fay's Perymenium
What type of plant is Perymenium fayi?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Perymenium genus
Perymenium stenophyllum,
Perymenium jalapanum,
Perymenium gracile,
Perymenium tamaulipense,
Perymenium basaseachicanum,
Perymenium paneroi,
Perymenium alticola,
Perymenium nicaraguense,
Perymenium hintonii,
Perymenium mendezii,
Perymenium oxycarphum,
Perymenium glandulosum,
Perymenium asperifolium,
Perymenium wilburorum,
Perymenium huentitanum,
Perymenium gymnolomoides,
Perymenium uxoris,
Perymenium oaxacanum,
Perymenium sedasanum,
Perymenium colombianum,
Perymenium bishopii,
Perymenium jelskii,
Perymenium celendianum,
Perymenium subsquarrosum,
Perymenium chloroleucum,
Perymenium rude,
Perymenium fayi,
Perymenium cualense,
Perymenium jaliscense,
Perymenium harlingii,
Perymenium episcopale,
Perymenium discolor,
Perymenium featherstonei,
Perymenium grande,
Perymenium pinetorum,
Perymenium gypsophilum,
Perymenium buphthalmoides,
Perymenium reticulatum,
Perymenium huascaranum,
Perymenium ghiesbreghtii,
Perymenium beckeri,
Perymenium pringlei,
Perymenium berlandieri,
Perymenium sonoranum,
Perymenium tehuacanum,
Perymenium klattianum,
Perymenium ovatum,
Perymenium globosum,
Perymenium hintoniorum,
Perymenium yanezii,
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,