Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schnittsp.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 395 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043053
Common Names
- Peteravenia schultzii
- Schultzii Peteravenia
- Schultzii False Ragweed
Description
Peteravenia schultzii (also called Schultz's Peteravenia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a thin stem and produces small white flowers. It grows in sandy soils and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Peteravenia schultzii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomach ache and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peteravenia schultzii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peteravenia schultzii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Peteravenia schultzii
Peteravenia schultzii is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Peteravenia schultzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peteravenia schultzii?
Peteravenia schultzii
What is the family of Peteravenia schultzii?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Peteravenia schultzii?
Africa
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,