Pteronia stricta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
6744
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aiton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 3: 162 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006073
Common Names
- Pteronia
- Stricta
- Pteronia stricta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteronia stricta (also called Stiff Pteronia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open woodland and heath.
Uses & Benefits
Pteronia stricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pteronia stricta var. longifolia E.PhillipsFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteronia stricta has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteronia stricta is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Pteronia stricta
Pteronia stricta is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Pteronia stricta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pteronia stricta?
Pteronia stricta
What are the common names of Pteronia stricta?
Strict Daisy
What are the uses of Pteronia stricta?
It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock
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-105850: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.