Pteronia mooreiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mooreiana
ID:
28538
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. ix. 303 (1917).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027867
Common Names
- Pteronia Mooreiana
- Moore's Pteronia
- Moore's Pincushion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteronia mooreiana (also called Moore's Pteronia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as desert scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pteronia mooreiana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteronia mooreiana has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteronia mooreiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10 cm long. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pteronia mooreiana
Pteronia mooreiana can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Pteronia mooreiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pteronia mooreiana?
Pteronia mooreiana
What is the common name of Pteronia mooreiana?
Moore's Pteronia
What is the family of Pteronia mooreiana?
Asteraceae
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-126932: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.