Bentleya spinescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinescens
ID:
563259
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.M.Benn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 5: 402 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000562591
Common Names
- Spinescent Bentleya
- Bentleya
- Spinescent
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bentleya spinescens (also called Spiny Bentleya, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in dry, open woodlands and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bentleya spinescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bentleya spinescens has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bentleya spinescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune back after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Bentleya spinescens
Bentleya spinescens can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Bentleya spinescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bentleya spinescens?
Bentleya spinescens
What is the common name of Bentleya spinescens?
No common name
What is the family of Bentleya spinescens?
Acanthaceae
Species in the Bentleya genus
Species in the Pittosporaceae family
Auranticarpa edentata, Auranticarpa ilicifolia, Auranticarpa melanosperma, Auranticarpa papyracea, Auranticarpa resinosa, Auranticarpa rhombifolia, Bentleya spinescens, Billardiera coriacea, Billardiera cymosa, Billardiera drummondii, Billardiera floribunda, Billardiera fraseri, Billardiera fusiformis, Billardiera heterophylla, Billardiera laxiflora, Billardiera lehmanniana, Billardiera longiflora, Billardiera macrantha, Billardiera mutabilis, Billardiera nesophila, Billardiera ovalis, Billardiera rubens, Billardiera scandens, Billardiera sericophora, Billardiera speciosa, Billardiera uniflora, Billardiera variifolia, Billardiera venusta, Billardiera versicolor, Billardiera viridiflora, Bursaria calcicola, Bursaria incana, Bursaria longisepala, Bursaria occidentalis, Bursaria reevesii, Bursaria spinosa, Bursaria tenuifolia, Bursaria cayzerae, Cheiranthera borealis, Cheiranthera simplicifolia, Cheiranthera telfordii, Cheiranthera alternifolia, Cheiranthera brevifolia, Cheiranthera filifolia, Cheiranthera linearis, Cheiranthera parviflora, Cheiranthera preissiana, Cheiranthera volubilis, Hymenosporum flavum, Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2673241: Based on the initial data import
Eleanor Marion Bennett (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.Benn.' in the authors string.