Pterochaeta is a monotypic[2][3] plant genus in the Asteraceae family,[1] endemic to Western Australia.[4][3] It was first described in 1845 by Joachim Steetz and its only species is Pterochaeta paniculata.[1][5]
| Pterochaeta paniculata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Subfamily: | Asteroideae |
| Tribe: | Gnaphalieae |
| Genus: | Pterochaeta Steetz[1] |
| Species: | P. paniculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Pterochaeta paniculata | |
It has been found to be a symptomless host of the pathogen, Phytophthora cinnamomi.[6]
Taxon identifiers | |
|---|---|
| Pterochaeta paniculata | |
| Pterochaeta | |
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