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Pteronia tricephala DC. trib. Astereae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesPteronia tricephala DC. trib. Astereae
BibliographyProdr. 5: 359 (1836)
Native RangeCape Prov. to Free State
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1200-1600m
Descriptionglabrous, subviscid, leaves opposite, linear-triangular, unciform-acute, subconnate, capitula sessile of 3, on apex of branchlets, oblong
Size30-80cm
Coloryellow
Bloomlate spring
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
cuttings in spring and late summer
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, OFS Free State)
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