Pteronia erythrochaeta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrochaeta
ID:
127808
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 358 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127137
Common Names
- Red-stemmed Pteronia
- Redstemmed Pteronia
- Red Stemmed Pteronia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteronia erythrochaeta (also called Red-haired Pteronia, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to South Africa. It has a bushy habit and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Pteronia erythrochaeta is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pteronia erythrochaeta is a yellow-orange color and is tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black in color and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteronia erythrochaeta is a perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in early spring. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stems in late spring and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location.
Where to Find Pteronia erythrochaeta
Pteronia erythrochaeta is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Pteronia erythrochaeta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pteronia erythrochaeta?
Pteronia erythrochaeta
What type of plant is Pteronia erythrochaeta?
Pteronia erythrochaeta is an evergreen shrub.
Where is Pteronia erythrochaeta native to?
Pteronia erythrochaeta 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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-88146: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.