Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 266 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005498
Common Names
- Spinescens Pentzia
- Spinescens Pentzia Pentzia
- Spinescens Pentzia Sunflower
Description
Pentzia spinescens (also called Spiny Pentzia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pentzia spinescens is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife, and its flowers are used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentzia spinescens is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentzia spinescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Pentzia spinescens
Pentzia spinescens is native to the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.
Pentzia spinescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentzia spinescens?
Pentzia spinescens
What is the common name of Pentzia spinescens?
Spiny Pentzia
What is the natural habitat of Pentzia spinescens?
Pentzia spinescens is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in Arizona and New Mexico.
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,