Status:
valid
Authors:
Burch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Trav. S. Africa 1: 400. 1822; et ex DC. Prod.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071003
Common Names
- Dwarf Pentzia
- Pentzia nana
- Pentzia
Description
Pentzia nana (also called dwarf pentzia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, velvety leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentzia nana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow anthers. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a black-brown color. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentzia nana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in the ground, it should be spaced at least 1 m apart. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to shape the plant.
Where to Find Pentzia nana
Pentzia nana is native to South Africa and can be found in dry areas of the Western Cape and Northern Cape.
Pentzia nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentzia nana?
Pentzia nana
What is the family of Pentzia nana?
Asteraceae
Where is Pentzia nana native to?
Africa
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,