Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
123899

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 124(1): 9 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123228



Common Names

  • Pteronia elata
  • Pteronia Daisy
  • Elata Daisy


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Description

Pteronia elata (also called Tall Pteronia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in heathland, woodlands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia elata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pteronia elata is a small, white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia elata is an evergreen shrub that grows best in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn. Layering should be done in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Pteronia elata

Pteronia elata is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Pteronia elata FAQ

What are the common names of Pteronia elata?

Common names of Pteronia elata include Erect Pteronia and Erect Pteronia Daisy.

What is the native range of Pteronia elata?

Pteronia elata is native to South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Pteronia elata?

Pteronia elata is an evergreen perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall.

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-84374: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.