Pentzia dentata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
75063
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
gcc
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3[3]: 166 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074392
Common Names
- Pentzia
- Foothill Pentzia
- Pentzia Dentata
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- Gastrosulum dichotomum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Gnaphalium dentatum L. [unknown]
- Pentzia crenata Thunb. [unknown]
- Pentzia flabelliformis Willd. [unknown]
- Matricaria dichotoma Fenzl ex Harv. [unknown]
Description
Pentzia dentata (also called Cutleaf Pentzia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to western North America. It has small, deeply-lobed leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the late spring. It is found in dry, open woodlands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia dentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a naturalizing plant in meadows. It is also used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentzia dentata has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentzia dentata is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pentzia dentata
Pentzia dentata can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.
Pentzia dentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentzia dentata?
Pentzia dentata
What is the natural habitat of Pentzia dentata?
Pentzia dentata is native to South America.
What are the common uses of Pentzia dentata?
Pentzia dentata is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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-31115: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.