Pentzia arabica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arabica
ID:
86641
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 21(3): 251 (2001) (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085970
Common Names
- Pentzia Arabica
- Arabica Pentzia
- Arabic Pentzia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentzia arabica (also called Arabian Pentzia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and toothed. The flowers are yellow and clustered in a head. It is found in dry, open woods and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia arabica is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentzia arabica has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentzia arabica is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late fall and covered lightly with soil. Division of clumps should be done in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Pentzia arabica
Pentzia arabica is native to the Middle East, from Egypt to Iran.
Pentzia arabica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentzia arabica?
Pentzia arabica
What is the common name of Pentzia arabica?
Arabic Pentzia
Where is Pentzia arabica found?
Pentzia arabica is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Pentzia genus
Pentzia spinescens, Pentzia calcarea, Pentzia incana, Pentzia sphaerocephala, Pentzia somalensis, Pentzia lanata, Pentzia laxa, Pentzia viridis, Pentzia eenii, Pentzia quinquefida, Pentzia peduncularis, Pentzia bolusii, Pentzia monodiana, Pentzia argentea, Pentzia tortuosa, Pentzia globosa, Pentzia punctata, Pentzia calva, Pentzia elegans, Pentzia monocephala, Pentzia nana, Pentzia dentata, Pentzia arabica, Pentzia pinnatisecta, Pentzia hesperidum, Pentzia cooperi, Pentzia tomentosa, Pentzia trifida, Pentzia oppositifolia, Pentzia limnophila, Pentzia stellata,
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,
References
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20003188-1: Based on the initial data import