Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
84580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. & E.Phillips

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1922: 196 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083909



Common Names

  • Intermediate Pteronia
  • Pteronia Intermedia
  • Pteronia


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Description

Pteronia intermedia (also called Intermediate Pteronia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white or pink flower heads with many ray florets. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia intermedia is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food plant for livestock. It is also used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteronia intermedia has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia intermedia is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds directly in the garden in late spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly. Once established, the plant will need minimal care.

Where to Find Pteronia intermedia

Pteronia intermedia is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Pteronia intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia intermedia?

Pteronia intermedia

What is the family of Pteronia intermedia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Pteronia intermedia?

Intermediate pteronia

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-40378: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.