Pentanisia veronicoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veronicoides
ID:
267520
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(4): 90 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266852
Common Names
- Pentanisia veronicoides
- Veronicoides Pentanisia
- Veronicoides Five-petal
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- Knoxia veronicoides Drake [invalid]
- Holocarpa veronicoides Baker [valid]
Description
Pentanisia veronicoides (also called Wild Rosemary, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Africa. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its aromatic leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pentanisia veronicoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentanisia veronicoides has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender with long, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentanisia veronicoides is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has a spreading habit and is best suited to a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pentanisia veronicoides
Pentanisia veronicoides can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
Pentanisia veronicoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentanisia veronicoides?
Pentanisia veronicoides
What type of plant is Pentanisia veronicoides?
Perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Pentanisia veronicoides?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Pentanisia genus
Pentanisia angustifolia, Pentanisia annua, Pentanisia arenaria, Pentanisia calcicola, Pentanisia confertifolia, Pentanisia foetida, Pentanisia longepedunculata, Pentanisia longituba, Pentanisia microphylla, Pentanisia monticola, Pentanisia ouranogyne, Pentanisia procumbens, Pentanisia prunelloides, Pentanisia renifolia, Pentanisia schweinfurthii, Pentanisia sykesii, Pentanisia veronicoides, Pentanisia gossweileri, Pentanisia rubricaulis,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-149875: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.