Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridis
ID:
16025

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

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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.

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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 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,

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