Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
7061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3[3]: 166 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006390

Common Names

  • Pentzia incana
  • Silverleaf Sunray
  • Silverleaf Sunray Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Pentzia virgata Less. [unknown]
  • Chrysanthemum incanum Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Pentzia incana (also called Silver Pentzia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pentzia incana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentzia incana is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentzia incana is a perennial herb with a woody base and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two years to reach maturity. Division can be done in early spring or fall and should be done every three to four years.

Where to Find Pentzia incana

Pentzia incana is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and arid grasslands.

Pentzia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentzia incana?

Pentzia incana

What type of plant is Pentzia incana?

It is an annual herb.

Where is Pentzia incana found?

It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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-106159: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.