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Pteronia quinqueflora DC. trib. Astereae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesPteronia quinqueflora DC. trib. Astereae
BibliographyProdr. 5: 363 (1836)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude800-900m
Descriptionbranchlets glabrescent, leaves opposite, oblong-linear, acute, flat, thick, grey, capitula terminal, 1-3, subsessile, involucre oval, bracts ovate, acute, uninerved
Size10-20cm
Coloryellow
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeshrub
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
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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