Pentzia oppositifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
1320517
Status:
valid
Authors:
Magee
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 79: 157 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332971
Common Names
- Pentzia oppositifolia
- Oppositifolia Pentzia
- Oppositifolia's Pentzia
Searching for Pentzia oppositifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentzia oppositifolia (also called Opposite-leaved Pentzia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, and has long, narrow leaves with a scaly texture.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia oppositifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentzia oppositifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small, brown and winged. The seedlings are slender and have a few hairs on the stem.
Searching for Pentzia oppositifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentzia oppositifolia is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Pentzia oppositifolia
Pentzia oppositifolia can be found in South Africa.
Pentzia oppositifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentzia oppositifolia?
Pentzia oppositifolia
What is the family of Pentzia oppositifolia?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Pentzia oppositifolia?
Oppositifolia 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
Anthony R. Magee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77119362-1: Based on the initial data import