Pentzia punctata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
61884
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 172 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061213
Common Names
- Punctate Pentzia
- Pentzia punctata
- Punctate Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentzia punctata (also called punctate pentzia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentzia punctata has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm and a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentzia punctata is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 1m. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division.
Where to Find Pentzia punctata
Pentzia punctata is native to South Africa.
Pentzia punctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentzia punctata?
Pentzia punctata
What is the natural habitat of Pentzia punctata?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
What is the flowering period of Pentzia punctata?
May to August
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-18237: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.