Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polygalifolia
ID:
33961

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 1: 73 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033290



Common Names

  • Polygalifolia Pteronia
  • Polygalifolia Fleabane
  • Polygalifolia Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Pteronia quinquecostata Dinter [unknown]
  • Pteronia kingesii Merxm. [unknown]

Description

Pteronia polygalifolia (also called Polygala, among many other common names) is a small shrub with bright green foliage and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia polygalifolia is a drought-tolerant plant that is used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteronia polygalifolia has small white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia polygalifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through division, cuttings, or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Pteronia polygalifolia

Pteronia polygalifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape.

Pteronia polygalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia polygalifolia?

Pteronia polygalifolia

What is the common name of Pteronia polygalifolia?

Pincushion

What is the natural habitat of Pteronia polygalifolia?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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,