Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
phoenicolepis
ID:
70670

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 395 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069999



Common Names

  • Peteravenia Phoenicolepis
  • Scarlet Pimpernel
  • Scarlet Spiderflower


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Description

Peteravenia phoenicolepis (also called 'Scarlet Pincushion', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has long, thin, grey-green leaves with a velvety texture and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Peteravenia phoenicolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peteravenia phoenicolepis has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peteravenia phoenicolepis is a perennial succulent that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Peteravenia phoenicolepis

Peteravenia phoenicolepis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry meadows, steppes, and other open areas.

Peteravenia phoenicolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peteravenia phoenicolepis?

Peteravenia phoenicolepis

What is the common name of Peteravenia phoenicolepis?

Silverleaf Sunray

What is the natural habitat of Peteravenia phoenicolepis?

Dry, rocky soils in the western United States

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-26800: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.