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Pteronia centauroides DC. trib. Astereae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesPteronia centauroides DC. trib. Astereae
BibliographyProdr. 5: 362 (1836)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatgrassland
Altitude300-600m
Descriptionleaves sessile, entire, acute, ovate-oblong or lanceolate, glandular, scabrous, capitula terminal, solitary, phyllaries entire, obtuse, glabrous
Size20-30cm
Coloryellow
Bloomlate spring, summer
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
SynonymsAster centaurodes Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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