Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somalensis
ID:
8220

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.A.Bruce ex Thulin

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 21(3): 249 (2001) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007549



Common Names

  • Pentzia Somalensis
  • Somalensis Pentzia
  • Somalensis Daisy


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Description

Pentzia somalensis (also called Somali Pentzia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Africa. It grows in dry grasslands and along roadsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with multiple rows of petals.

Uses & Benefits

Pentzia somalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentzia somalensis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentzia somalensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in late spring or early summer. Water regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Pentzia somalensis

Pentzia somalensis is native to East Africa. It can be found in the dry grasslands of Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya.

Pentzia somalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentzia somalensis?

Pentzia somalensis

What type of plant is Pentzia somalensis?

It is an annual herb

Where does Pentzia somalensis grow?

It grows in East Africa

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-107295: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Eileen Adelaide Bruce (1905-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Bruce' in the authors string.