Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallens
ID:
137244

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 357 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136573



Common Names

  • Pteronia pallens
  • Pallens Pteronia
  • Pallens


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Description

Pteronia pallens (also called Pale Pteronia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and rocky habitats. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia pallens is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pteronia pallens is a small yellow-white flower head, with a single flower head per stem. The seeds are small, dark brown in color, and have a long, thin, papery wing. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia pallens is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken from the side shoots in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Pteronia pallens

Pteronia pallens is found in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Pteronia pallens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia pallens?

Pteronia pallens

What is the common name of Pteronia pallens?

Pallid Pteronia

What is the natural habitat of Pteronia pallens?

Grassland and scrubland

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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