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Common Names
- Sutera pinnatifida
- Pinnatifid Baby's Breath
- Pinnatifid Sutera
Description
Sutera pinnatifida (also called Pinnatifid False Baby's Breath, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sutera pinnatifida has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a border plant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sutera pinnatifida has white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sutera pinnatifida is an evergreen, perennial shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be placed in a warm, shaded area. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Sutera pinnatifida
Sutera pinnatifida can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Species in the Sutera genus
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,