Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inflexa
ID:
61040

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1782

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060369



Common Names

  • Inflexa Pteronia
  • Pteronia Daisy
  • Inflexa Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Pteronia lupulina DC. [unknown]

Description

Pteronia inflexa (also called Pteronia inflexa, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia inflexa is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments and wounds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pteronia inflexa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia inflexa is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is best done by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Pteronia inflexa

Pteronia inflexa is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape.

Pteronia inflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia inflexa?

Pteronia inflexa

What is the family of Pteronia inflexa?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Pteronia inflexa?

Grasslands and disturbed areas

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