Pentzia stellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellata
ID:
1409485
Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.P.J.Herman) Magee
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 178(4): 644. 2015 [12 Jun 2015] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421950
Common Names
- Pentzia stellata
- Starred Pentzia
- Star-shaped Pentzia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentzia stellata (also called Starry Pentzia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and small, grey-green leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, such as deserts and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia stellata is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentzia stellata has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentzia stellata is an annual that can be propagated by seeds. It prefers dry, sunny areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Pentzia stellata
Pentzia stellata is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Pentzia stellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentzia stellata?
Pentzia stellata
What type of plant is Pentzia stellata?
Herb
Where is Pentzia stellata found?
South 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,
References
P.P.J. Herman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.P.J.Herman' in the authors string.
Anthony R. Magee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77149612-1: Based on the initial data import