Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.M.Coult.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 395 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028317
Common Names
- Peteravenia grisea
- Silverweed
- Hoary Plantain
- Hoary Peteravenia
Description
Peteravenia grisea (also called Gray Peteravenia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Peteravenia grisea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and to provide food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peteravenia grisea is a bright, yellow flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peteravenia grisea is a perennial that is native to South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of existing clumps. Seeds should be sown in the garden in the spring or summer, and divisions should be done in the spring.
Where to Find Peteravenia grisea
Peteravenia grisea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Peteravenia grisea FAQ
What type of plant is Peteravenia grisea?
Peteravenia grisea is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where does Peteravenia grisea grow?
Peteravenia grisea grows in dry, sandy soils.
What are the characteristics of Peteravenia grisea?
Peteravenia grisea has small, white flowers and a strong, pungent odor.
Species in the Peteravenia 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,