Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
64942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 144 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064271



Common Names

  • Pteronia glauca
  • Blue Pteronia
  • Glaucous Pteronia


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Synonyms

  • Pteronia thymifolia Muschl. & Dinter [unknown]
  • Pteronia candollei Harv. [unknown]
  • Pteronia glabrata DC. [unknown]
  • Pteronia glauca glauca [unknown]
  • Pteronia latisquama DC. [unknown]

Description

Pteronia glauca (also called Glaucous Pteronia, among many other common names) is an annual herb found in South Africa. It has grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia glauca is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pteronia glauca is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, flat disc. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia glauca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in the late spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.

Where to Find Pteronia glauca

Pteronia glauca is native to South Africa. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Pteronia glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia glauca?

Pteronia glauca

What is the common name of Pteronia glauca?

Grey pteronia

What is the habitat of Pteronia glauca?

Dry grassland and scrub

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