Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smutsii
ID:
20274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 250 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019603



Common Names

  • Smuts Pteronia
  • Pteronia
  • Pteronia Smutsii


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Description

Pteronia smutsii (also called Pteronia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia smutsii is a plant native to South Africa. It is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteronia smutsii has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm and a short, thick stem. The seeds are small, brown and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thick stem with a single, round-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia smutsii can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Pteronia smutsii

Pteronia smutsii is native to South Africa.

Pteronia smutsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia smutsii?

Pteronia smutsii

What type of plant is Pteronia smutsii?

Pteronia smutsii is a shrub.

Where does Pteronia smutsii grow?

Pteronia smutsii grows in South Africa.

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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