Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
26120

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 358 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025449

Common Names

  • Incana Pteronia
  • Pteronia Incana
  • Incana's Pteronia

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Synonyms

  • Chrysocoma incana Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Pteronia xantholepis DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium cinereum L.f. [unknown]
  • Athanasia rigida Scop. [unknown]
  • Pteronia rigida P.J.Bergius [unknown]

Description

Pteronia incana (also called Grey Pteronia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, white flowers and grey, woolly leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pteronia incana is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pteronia incana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteronia incana is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Pteronia incana

Pteronia incana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including the Canary Islands, Italy, and North Africa.

Pteronia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteronia incana?

Pteronia incana

What is the natural habitat of Pteronia incana?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What are the common uses of Pteronia incana?

Medicinal and ornamental purposes

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,