Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
36919

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 356 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036248



Common Names

  • Hairy Pteronia
  • Hairy Pteronia
  • Hairy Pteronia


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Synonyms

  • Pteronia uniflora Poir. [unknown]
  • Pteronia retorta L.f. [unknown]
  • Pteronia cephalotes L.f. [unknown]

Description

Pteronia hirsuta (also called hairy pteronia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia hirsuta has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteronia hirsuta has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia hirsuta is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist, well-draining soil and keep the tray in a warm, sunny spot. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny spot and water regularly.

Where to Find Pteronia hirsuta

Pteronia hirsuta is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Pteronia hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia hirsuta?

Pteronia hirsuta

What is the common name of Pteronia hirsuta?

Hairy Pteronia

What is the natural habitat of Pteronia hirsuta?

Dry, rocky slopes and meadows

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