Pentzia laxa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
14891
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek. & Oberm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Ann. Transvaal Mus. xvi. 441 (1935).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014220
Common Names
- Laxa
- Laxa Daisy
- Laxa Sunflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentzia laxa (also called Pentzia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia laxa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a source of fiber, as its stems can be used to make rope and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentzia laxa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin stems and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentzia laxa is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best to fertilize the plant regularly to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Pentzia laxa
Pentzia laxa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.
Pentzia laxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentzia laxa?
Pentzia laxa
What is the family of Pentzia laxa?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Pentzia laxa?
Lax Pentzia
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
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:236841-1: Based on the initial data import