Family | ASTERACEAE |
Genus species | Pteronia tricephala DC. trib. Astereae |
Bibliography | Prodr. 5: 359 (1836) |
Native Range | Cape Prov. to Free State |
Primary Biome | Subtropical |
Habitat | rocky slopes |
Altitude | 1200-1600m |
Description | glabrous, subviscid, leaves opposite, linear-triangular, unciform-acute, subconnate, capitula sessile of 3, on apex of branchlets, oblong |
Size | 30-80cm |
Color | yellow |
Bloom | late spring |
Ca | |
Type | shrub |
Cultivation | sunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C cuttings in spring and late summer |
Territory | 2 Africa 27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, OFS Free State) |