Pteronia utilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
utilis
ID:
21455
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. ix. 302 (1917).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020784
Common Names
- Util's Pteronia
- Util Pteronia
- Util's Pincushion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteronia utilis (also called 'Utile Pteronia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of hairy leaves and yellow flowers with long, tubular heads. It grows in dry, grassy areas and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pteronia utilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pteronia utilis is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and hairy.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteronia utilis is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Pteronia utilis
Pteronia utilis can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Pteronia utilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pteronia utilis?
Pteronia utilis
What is the common name of Pteronia utilis?
Common Pteronia
What is the natural habitat of Pteronia utilis?
Grassy slopes and rocky 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-120101: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.