Pteronia eenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eenii
ID:
11398
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 35: 325 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010727
Common Names
- Pteronia
- Een's Pteronia
- Eenii Pteronia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteronia eenii (also called Een's Pteronia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico and is found in dry, sandy soils of deserts and plains.
Uses & Benefits
Pteronia eenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pteronia eenii is white and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteronia eenii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location, and keep the soil moist. The plant can also be propagated from root division. Divide the roots in the spring and replant in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pteronia eenii
Pteronia eenii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Pteronia eenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pteronia eenii?
Pteronia eenii
What is the common name of Pteronia eenii?
Een's pteronia
What is the habitat of Pteronia eenii?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes at elevations of up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft).
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-110394: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.