Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pomonae
ID:
92381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merxm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München Heft 4, 127 (1952).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091710



Common Names

  • Pomonae
  • Pomonae Plant
  • Pteronia


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Description

Pteronia pomonae (also called Apple Pteronia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands and meadows, and has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia pomonae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pteronia pomonae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia pomonae is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated through division or cuttings. When propagating through division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer. The plant should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Pteronia pomonae

Pteronia pomonae can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Pteronia pomonae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia pomonae?

Pteronia pomonae

What is the common name of Pteronia pomonae?

Apple Pteronia

What is the family of Pteronia pomonae?

Asteraceae

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-4798: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.