Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27(1-2): 198 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089853
Common Names
- Ambarariifolia Pteronia
- Silverbush
- Silverleaf Pteronia
Description
Pteronia ambrariifolia (also called Ambrariifolia Pteronia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, green leaves. It can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pteronia ambrariifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pteronia ambrariifolia is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pteronia ambrariifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Pteronia ambrariifolia
Pteronia ambrariifolia is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Pteronia ambrariifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pteronia ambrariifolia?
Pteronia ambrariifolia
What is the common name of Pteronia ambrariifolia?
Ambarariifolia Pteronia
Where is Pteronia ambrariifolia native to?
South Africa
Species in the Pteronia genus
Pteronia spinulosa,
Pteronia centauroides,
Pteronia ciliata,
Pteronia stricta,
Pteronia villosa,
Pteronia scariosa,
Pteronia paniculata,
Pteronia eenii,
Pteronia glabrata,
Pteronia anisata,
Pteronia leucoclada,
Pteronia bolusii,
Pteronia oppositifolia,
Pteronia smutsii,
Pteronia utilis,
Pteronia aspalatha,
Pteronia incana,
Pteronia cylindracea,
Pteronia acuminata,
Pteronia teretifolia,
Pteronia mooreiana,
Pteronia polygalifolia,
Pteronia succulenta,
Pteronia hirsuta,
Pteronia leptospermoides,
Pteronia rangei,
Pteronia onobromoides,
Pteronia elongata,
Pteronia lucilioides,
Pteronia punctata,
Pteronia tenuifolia,
Pteronia camphorata,
Pteronia acuta,
Pteronia ovalifolia,
Pteronia inflexa,
Pteronia mucronata,
Pteronia viscosa,
Pteronia glauca,
Pteronia polygalifolia,
Pteronia glomerata,
Pteronia pillansii,
Pteronia diosmifolia,
Pteronia uncinata,
Pteronia intermedia,
Pteronia tricephala,
Pteronia hutchinsoniana,
Pteronia cinerea,
Pteronia stoehelinoides,
Pteronia membranacea,
Pteronia ambrariifolia,
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,