Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hutchinsoniana
ID:
88770

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 19: 314 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088099



Common Names

  • Pteronia Hutchinsoniana
  • Klein Karoo Pincushion
  • Hutchinson's Pincushion


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Description

Pteronia hutchinsoniana (also called Hutchinson's Pteronia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry open habitats. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia hutchinsoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is used to treat respiratory problems and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteronia hutchinsoniana has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia hutchinsoniana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Pteronia hutchinsoniana

Pteronia hutchinsoniana is found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Pteronia hutchinsoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia hutchinsoniana?

Pteronia hutchinsoniana

What type of plant is Pteronia hutchinsoniana?

Perennial herb

Where is Pteronia hutchinsoniana found?

Southern 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,

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