Pteronia oppositifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
17121
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1767
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 12 2: 538 (1767)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016450
Common Names
- Pteronia oppositifolia
- Opposite-leaved Pteronia
- Opposite-leaved Ragwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteronia oppositifolia (also called 'opposite-leaved pteronia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pteronia oppositifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteronia oppositifolia has white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteronia oppositifolia is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is typically propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pteronia oppositifolia
Pteronia oppositifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Pteronia oppositifolia FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Pteronia oppositifolia?
Pteronia oppositifolia prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Pteronia oppositifolia?
Pteronia oppositifolia prefers temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius.
How much sunlight does Pteronia oppositifolia need?
Pteronia oppositifolia prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.
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-115921: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.