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Pteronia cinerea L.f. trib. Astereae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesPteronia cinerea L.f. trib. Astereae
BibliographySuppl. Pl.: 356 (1782)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude600-1100m
Descriptionleaves opposite, oblong-linear, sessile, flat, thickish, obtuse, crowded, capitula oval, terminal, solitary, sessile, involucre arachnose
Size30-90cm
Coloryellow
Bloomspring
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
cuttings in spring and late summer
SynonymsPteronia canescens DC.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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