Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
steetzii
ID:
15628

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bolle) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 21 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014957



Common Names

  • Pericallis Steetzii
  • Steetz's Cineraria
  • Steetz's Pericallis


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Description

Pericallis steetzii (also called Cineraria, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Canary Islands. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It has white, pink, or purple flowers with yellow centers. It can be found in rocky areas, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pericallis steetzii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pericallis steetzii has bright pink flowers with yellow centers and a long, thin stem. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pericallis steetzii is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive pink flowers.

Where to Find Pericallis steetzii

Pericallis steetzii is native to the Canary Islands. It can be found in the wild in these islands.

Pericallis steetzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pericallis steetzii?

Pericallis steetzii

What is the common name of Pericallis steetzii?

Steetz's cineraria

What is the natural habitat of Pericallis steetzii?

Pericallis steetzii is native to Mexico and Central America.

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-114478: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Carl August Bolle (1821-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolle' in the authors string.