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 | |
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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 | |
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Pterochaeta paniculata | |
Pterochaeta |
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