Pentzia lanata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
9043
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1916: 249 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008372
Common Names
- Pentzia lanata
- Woolly Pentzia
- Woolly-leaved Pentzia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentzia lanata (also called 'Woolly Pentzia' and 'Woolly Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a low-growing habit and is characterized by its woolly, gray-green foliage and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is often found in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentzia lanata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentzia lanata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Pentzia lanata
Pentzia lanata can be found in the dry regions of South Africa.
Pentzia lanata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentzia lanata?
Pentzia lanata
What is the common name of Pentzia lanata?
Woolly Pentzia
What is the natural habitat of Pentzia lanata?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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-108102: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.