Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 364 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041679
Common Names
- Onobromoides Pteronia
- Pteronia Onobromoides
- Onobromoides Pteronia
Description
Pteronia onobromoides (also called Onobromoides Pteronia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in dry and rocky soils, in sunny areas with little vegetation, and in open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Pteronia onobromoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pteronia onobromoides is a small, yellow, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pteronia onobromoides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best grown in areas with hot, dry summers and mild winters.
Where to Find Pteronia onobromoides
Pteronia onobromoides is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.
Pteronia onobromoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pteronia onobromoides?
Pteronia onobromoides
What is the common name of Pteronia onobromoides?
Onobromoides pteronia
What is the natural habitat of Pteronia onobromoides?
Grasslands, open woodlands, 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,