Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49(3): 243 (1981): (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043832
Common Names
- Pentacalia andrei
- Andre's Pentacalia
- Andre's Five-petal
Synonyms
- Senecio andrei Greenm. [unknown]
Description
Pentacalia andrei (also called Andre's Pentacalia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 meters in height. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pentacalia andrei is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentacalia andrei is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentacalia andrei is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate by division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as the seedlings are slow to establish and may not flower for several years. Division is the preferred method of propagation, as it is quick and easy and will result in flowering plants in the first year.
Where to Find Pentacalia andrei
Pentacalia andrei is native to Colombia and can be found in the states of Antioquia, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.
Pentacalia andrei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentacalia andrei?
Pentacalia andrei
What are the common names of Pentacalia andrei?
Andre's Pentacalia
What is the natural habitat of Pentacalia andrei?
Dry forests and scrublands in Central and South America
Species in the Pentacalia genus
Pentacalia decomposita,
Pentacalia albotecta,
Pentacalia ptariana,
Pentacalia campii,
Pentacalia rugosa,
Pentacalia hillii,
Pentacalia cazaletii,
Pentacalia uribei,
Pentacalia imbricatifolia,
Pentacalia tarapotensis,
Pentacalia venturae,
Pentacalia epiphytica,
Pentacalia pleniaurita,
Pentacalia veleziae,
Pentacalia carmelana,
Pentacalia sevillana,
Pentacalia lindenii,
Pentacalia retroflexa,
Pentacalia pailasensis,
Pentacalia ellipticifolia,
Pentacalia cadiriensis,
Pentacalia balsasana,
Pentacalia lucidissima,
Pentacalia psidiifolia,
Pentacalia jelskii,
Pentacalia arborea,
Pentacalia floccosa,
Pentacalia haticoensis,
Pentacalia carchiensis,
Pentacalia purpurivenosa,
Pentacalia subdiscolor,
Pentacalia huamaliensis,
Pentacalia oronocensis,
Pentacalia aclydiphylla,
Pentacalia apiculata,
Pentacalia ucumariana,
Pentacalia chachapoyensis,
Pentacalia phanerandra,
Pentacalia amplexicaulis,
Pentacalia scitophylla,
Pentacalia marinii,
Pentacalia millei,
Pentacalia chachapoyensis,
Pentacalia miguelii,
Pentacalia trianae,
Pentacalia stergiosii,
Pentacalia teretifolia,
Pentacalia tonduzii,
Pentacalia urbanii,
Pentacalia supernitens,
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,