Pentzia calcarea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcarea
ID:
6290
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kies
Source:
gcc
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 11: 118 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005619
Common Names
- Calcareous Pentzia
- Calcareous Pentzia-bush
- Calcareous Pentzia-daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentzia calcarea (also called calcareous pentzia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the western United States and is commonly found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia calcarea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentzia calcarea has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Pentzia calcarea is a perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, sown in spring after the last frost. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in late summer.
Where to Find Pentzia calcarea
Pentzia calcarea is native to North America and can be found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides.
Pentzia calcarea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentzia calcarea?
Pentzia calcarea
What is the common name of Pentzia calcarea?
Calcareous Pentzia
What is the natural habitat of Pentzia calcarea?
Grasslands and disturbed areas
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-105406: Based on the initial data import
Pauline Kies (1918-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kies' in the authors string.