Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
minor
ID:
42912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cheeseman) Molloy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 25(1): 144 (1987): (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042241



Common Names

  • Minor
  • Minor Plant
  • Minor Flower


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Description

Pachystegia minor (also called 'Mountain Ribbonwood', among many other common names) is a shrub native to New Zealand. It has leathery leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky areas, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pachystegia minor has been used as a ground cover in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has also been used to control erosion and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pachystegia minor flower is a yellow-orange disc-shaped flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a long, white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachystegia minor is a perennial shrub native to New Zealand. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pachystegia minor

Pachystegia minor can be found in New Zealand.

Pachystegia minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachystegia minor?

Pachystegia minor

What is the common name of Pachystegia minor?

Small-leaved Pachystegia

Where is Pachystegia minor found?

Pachystegia minor is found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia

Species in the Pachystegia genus

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-14086: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.
Brian Peter John Molloy (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molloy' in the authors string.