Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 144 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000860
Common Names
- Perymenium Jalapanum
- Jalapanum Perymenium
- Perymenium
Description
Perymenium jalapanum (also called Jalapa perymenium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a small, white flower head. It grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Perymenium jalapanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perymenium jalapanum is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perymenium jalapanum is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Perymenium jalapanum
Perymenium jalapanum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Perymenium jalapanum FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Perymenium jalapanum?
Perymenium jalapanum prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
What is the best way to propagate Perymenium jalapanum?
Perymenium jalapanum can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
How much sunlight does Perymenium jalapanum need?
Perymenium jalapanum prefers full sun to partial shade.
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,