Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1916: 252 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036921
Common Names
- Bolus' Pentzia
- Pentzia Bolusii
- Bolusii Pentzia
Description
Pentzia bolusii (also called Bolus' Pentzia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is usually found in dry, open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia bolusii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentzia bolusii has yellow flowers with a distinctively curved shape. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentzia bolusii is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pentzia bolusii
Pentzia bolusii is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is found in many parts of South Africa, including the Northern Cape, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape.
Pentzia bolusii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentzia bolusii?
Pentzia bolusii
What is the common name of Pentzia bolusii?
Bolus's pentzia
Where is Pentzia bolusii native to?
South Africa
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,