Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
32612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cabrera) Ferreyra

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. , n.s., 35: 90 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031941

Common Names

  • Proustia peruviana
  • Peruvian Proustia
  • Peruvian-leaf Proustia

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Description

Proustia peruviana (also called Peruvian Proustia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Peru. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and alternate. It grows in high-altitude grasslands and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Proustia peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Proustia peruviana is yellow with a white center and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of 1.5 mm. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Proustia peruviana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. The plant should be divided every two to three years to maintain its vigor.

Where to Find Proustia peruviana

Proustia peruviana is native to Peru and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of Bolivia and Chile.

Proustia peruviana FAQ

What are the common uses of Proustia peruviana?

Proustia peruviana is commonly used for medicinal purposes, such as treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

What is the optimal growing environment for Proustia peruviana?

Proustia peruviana prefers a warm, humid climate with plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil.

What are the common pests and diseases of Proustia peruviana?

Common pests and diseases of Proustia peruviana include aphids, mealybugs, and powdery mildew.

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

Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Ramón Alejandro Ferreyra (1910-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferreyra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:983196-1: Based on the initial data import