Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
camphorata
ID:
45352

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 2: 1176 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044681



Common Names

  • Camphorata Pteronia
  • Camphorata Featherhead
  • Camphor Scented Featherhead


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Synonyms

  • Pteronia aspera Thunb. [unknown]
  • Pteronia camphorata camphorata [unknown]
  • Pteronia camphorata aspera (Thunb.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Pterophora camphorata L. [unknown]

Description

Pteronia camphorata (also called Camphor Pteronia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes, and has a rosette of hairy leaves and solitary yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia camphorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pteronia camphorata var. armata Harv.
Pteronia camphorata var. laevigata Harv.
Pteronia camphorata var. longifolia Harv.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteronia camphorata has small, yellow flower heads with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, brown, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia camphorata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pteronia camphorata

Pteronia camphorata is native to South Africa and can be found in open grasslands and savannas.

Pteronia camphorata FAQ

What are the common names of Pteronia camphorata?

Common names of Pteronia camphorata include camphor bush, camphor daisy, and camphor pincushion.

What is the growth habit of Pteronia camphorata?

Pteronia camphorata is a shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the native range of Pteronia camphorata?

Pteronia camphorata is 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,

References