Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
balsasana
ID:
17538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec. & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 293 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016867

Common Names

  • Pentacalia balsasana
  • Balsasana Pentacalia
  • Balsasana Five-Petal Daisy

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Description

Pentacalia balsasana (also called Balsas Pentacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia balsasana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to create herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia balsasana has yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed in each flower. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia balsasana is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pentacalia balsasana

Pentacalia balsasana is native to Mexico and can be found in the Balsas River Basin.

Pentacalia balsasana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia balsasana?

Pentacalia balsasana

What type of plant is Pentacalia balsasana?

It is a shrub in the daisy family Asteraceae.

What is the natural habitat of Pentacalia balsasana?

It is native to the Balsas River region of Mexico.

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301978-2: Based on the initial data import