Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pillansii
ID:
75651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. ix. 323 (1917).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074980



Common Names

  • Verruculosum Bunium
  • Verruculosum Earthnut
  • Verruculosum Black Caraway


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Description

Pteronia pillansii (also called Pillan's Pteronia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia pillansii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pteronia pillansii is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white ray floret. The seeds are small, black, and have a white pappus. The seedlings are hairy and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia pillansii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall and allowed to overwinter in the soil. The plants will emerge in the spring and can be divided in the second year. The plants can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Pteronia pillansii

Pteronia pillansii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Pteronia pillansii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia pillansii?

Pteronia pillansii

What is the family of Pteronia pillansii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Pteronia pillansii?

Pillan's 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-31686: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.