Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arborea
ID:
23224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) H.Rob. & Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 40(1): 39. 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022553

Common Names

  • Pentacalia Arborea
  • Tree Pentacalia
  • Tree Pentacalia Bush

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Description

Pentacalia arborea (also called 'Tree Pentacalia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and its stems are usually covered with white hairs. It is native to the Andes and grows in rocky and stony places, at an altitude of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia arborea is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia arborea has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have large, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia arborea is a shrub that is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pentacalia arborea

Pentacalia arborea is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Pentacalia arborea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia arborea?

Pentacalia arborea

What are the common names of Pentacalia arborea?

Tree pentacalia, Tree pentacalia

Where is Pentacalia arborea native to?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-121796: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.