Status:
valid
Authors:
Kies
Source:
gcc
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 11: 121 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015354
Common Names
- Green Pentzia
- Green False-Chamomile
- Green Daisy
Description
Pentzia viridis (also called Green Pentzia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a single stem and small, oval leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia viridis is a plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentzia viridis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentzia viridis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Pentzia viridis
Pentzia viridis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Pentzia viridis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentzia viridis?
Pentzia viridis
What is the common name of Pentzia viridis?
Green Pentzia
Where is Pentzia viridis native?
South Africa
What is the growth habit of Pentzia viridis?
Perennial herb
What is the flower color of Pentzia viridis?
White
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,