Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sordida
ID:
128441

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 108 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127770



Common Names

  • Sordid Pteronia
  • Sordid Daisybush
  • Sordid Sunray


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Synonyms

  • Pteronia chlorolepis Dinter [unknown]
  • Pteronia glomerata sensu Range non L.f. [deprecated]

Description

Pteronia sordida (also called Rough Pteronia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia sordida is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as providing food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteronia sordida has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia sordida is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Pteronia sordida

Pteronia sordida can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Pteronia sordida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia sordida?

Pteronia sordida

What is the natural habitat of Pteronia sordida?

It is found in dry forests of South Africa

What are the uses of Pteronia sordida?

It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine

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