Pterochaeta paniculata explained

Pterochaeta is a monotypic^[1] plant genus in the Asteraceae family, endemic to Western Australia.^[2] It was first described in 1845 by Joachim Steetz and its only species is Pterochaeta paniculata.^[3]

It has been found to be a symptomless host of the pathogen, Phytophthora cinnamomi.

External links

• Pterochaeta paniculata occurrence data from Australasian Virtual Herbarium

Notes and References

1. Web site: Florabase—the Western Australian Flora.
2. Web site: Pterochaeta Steetz Plants of the World Online Kew Science. 2021-04-07. Plants of the World Online. en.
3. 455. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/498628.