Pentzia tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
120528
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 120: 199 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119857
Common Names
- Woolly Pentzia
- Tomentose Pentzia
- Pentzia Tomentosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentzia tomentosa (also called Woolly Pentzia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single stem and a woody base. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is commonly found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentzia tomentosa is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentzia tomentosa is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Pentzia tomentosa
Pentzia tomentosa can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Pentzia tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentzia tomentosa?
Pentzia tomentosa
What is the common name of Pentzia tomentosa?
Woolly Pentzia
Where is Pentzia tomentosa found?
Pentzia tomentosa is found in the southwestern United States
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-81141: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.