Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monocephala
ID:
69753

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2: 4: 1020 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069082



Common Names

  • Pentzia
  • Monocephala
  • Pentzia Monocephala


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Description

Pentzia monocephala (also called Single-Headed Daisy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an annual herb with a woody base and a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are lanceolate and up to 10 cm long. The flower heads are yellow and up to 2 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Pentzia monocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentzia monocephala is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentzia monocephala is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil. They should be kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden. Pentzia monocephala can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a rooting medium. They should be kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Pentzia monocephala

Pentzia monocephala is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Pentzia monocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentzia monocephala?

Pentzia monocephala

What is the common name of Pentzia monocephala?

One-headed Pentzia

What is the natural habitat of Pentzia monocephala?

It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodlands.

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,

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