Pentzia sphaerocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocephala
ID:
8175
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 138 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007504
Common Names
- Pentzia
- Spherical-headed Pentzia
- Pentzia sphaerocephala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentzia sphaerocephala (also called 'Globe-Headed Pentzia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with alternate, pinnately divided leaves. It is native to South Africa and is typically found in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia sphaerocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source and for making paper and fabric.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentzia sphaerocephala has yellow flowers with dark purple centers, and the seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentzia sphaerocephala is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in well-drained soil in a sunny position. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.
Where to Find Pentzia sphaerocephala
Pentzia sphaerocephala is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Pentzia sphaerocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentzia sphaerocephala?
Pentzia sphaerocephala
What is the common name of Pentzia sphaerocephala?
Spherical-headed Pentzia
What is the habitat of Pentzia sphaerocephala?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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-107251: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.