Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) J.M.Black
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of South Australia 52 1928
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073227
Common Names
- Vittadinia Pterochaeta
- Woolly Vittadinia
- Woolly Vittadina
Synonyms
- Vittadinia australis pterochaeta Benth. [unknown]
Description
Vittadinia pterochaeta (also called 'winged vittadinia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a hairy stem and ovate leaves. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vittadinia pterochaeta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vittadinia pterochaeta has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vittadinia pterochaeta is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation is best done from seed or by division.
Where to Find Vittadinia pterochaeta
Vittadinia pterochaeta is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Vittadinia pterochaeta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vittadinia pterochaeta?
Vittadinia pterochaeta
What is the family of Vittadinia pterochaeta?
Asteraceae
Where is Vittadinia pterochaeta native to?
Brazil
Species in the Vittadinia genus
Vittadinia hispidula,
Vittadinia constricta,
Vittadinia cervicularis,
Vittadinia australis,
Vittadinia eremaea,
Vittadinia australis,
Vittadinia condyloides,
Vittadinia megacephala,
Vittadinia dissecta,
Vittadinia simulans,
Vittadinia gracilis,
Vittadinia nullarborensis,
Vittadinia tenuissima,
Vittadinia humerata,
Vittadinia pterochaeta,
Vittadinia decora,
Vittadinia pustulata,
Vittadinia muelleri,
Vittadinia scabra,
Vittadinia australasica,
Vittadinia sulcata,
Vittadinia blackii,
Vittadinia australasicus,
Vittadinia spathulata,
Vittadinia cuneata,
Vittadinia burbidgeae,
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,