Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 266 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060794
Common Names
- Pentzia Globosa
- Pentzia
- Pentzia Plant
Description
Pentzia globosa (also called Pentzia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia globosa is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or a windbreak. The plant is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentzia globosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentzia globosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Pentzia globosa
Pentzia globosa is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Pentzia globosa FAQ
What are the growing requirements of Pentzia globosa?
Pentzia globosa requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
How do I propagate Pentzia globosa?
Pentzia globosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
What is the lifespan of Pentzia globosa?
Pentzia globosa has a lifespan of up to 5 years.
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,