Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
empetrifolia
ID:
139204

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 363 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138533



Common Names

  • Empetrum-leaf Pteronia
  • Empetrum-leaf Daisy
  • Empetrum-leaf Pincushion


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Synonyms

  • Pteronia foleyi Hutch. & E.Phillips [unknown]
  • Pteronia foleyi Hutch. & Phill. [unknown]

Description

Pteronia empetrifolia (also called shrubby pteronia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to South Africa, and it is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia empetrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a bee forage plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteronia empetrifolia has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia empetrifolia is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pteronia empetrifolia

Pteronia empetrifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Pteronia empetrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia empetrifolia?

Pteronia empetrifolia

What is the common name of Pteronia empetrifolia?

Empetrum Daisy

What is the habitat of Pteronia empetrifolia?

Meadows, marshes, and wet grasslands

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