Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
64054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 144 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063383



Common Names

  • Viscous Pteronia
  • Sticky Pteronia
  • Sticky Bush


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Description

Pteronia viscosa (also called Sticky Pteronia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas. It has a woody stem with small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia viscosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteronia viscosa has yellow flower heads that are made up of many small flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia viscosa is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2m. It is native to South Africa and is found in temperate regions. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 10cm long. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Once the cuttings have taken root, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Pteronia viscosa

Pteronia viscosa is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Pteronia viscosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia viscosa?

Pteronia viscosa

What is the common name of Pteronia viscosa?

Sticky Pteronia

What is the natural habitat of Pteronia viscosa?

Pteronia viscosa is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands in the western United States.

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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