Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.D.Keck) B.G.Baldwin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 469 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021878
Common Names
- Deinandra pentactis
- Pentactis deinandra
- Pentactis tarweed
Description
Deinandra pentactis (also called Five-rayed deinandra, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has small, green leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Deinandra pentactis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deinandra pentactis has yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deinandra pentactis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will not tolerate wet soil. It can be pruned back after flowering to promote a bushier habit.
Where to Find Deinandra pentactis
Deinandra pentactis is found in California.
Deinandra pentactis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deinandra pentactis?
Deinandra pentactis
Where does Deinandra pentactis grow?
Deinandra pentactis is native to California.
What type of plant is Deinandra pentactis?
Deinandra pentactis is an annual herb.
Species in the Deinandra genus
Deinandra bacigalupii,
Deinandra streetsii,
Deinandra mohavensis,
Deinandra greeneana,
Deinandra pallida,
Deinandra pentactis,
Deinandra martirensis,
Deinandra lobbii,
Deinandra minthornii,
Deinandra corymbosa,
Deinandra paniculata,
Deinandra increscens,
Deinandra floribunda,
Deinandra conjugens,
Deinandra fasciculata,
Deinandra halliana,
Deinandra frutescens,
Deinandra clementina,
Deinandra palmeri,
Deinandra arida,
Deinandra kelloggii,
Deinandra peninsularis,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,