Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
breviligulata
ID:
117531

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 244 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116860

Common Names

  • Short-Ligulate Pentacalia
  • Short-Ligulate Pentacalia Plant
  • Short-Ligulate Pentacalia Flower

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Synonyms

  • Senecio breviligulatus breviligulatus [unknown]
  • Senecio bejucosus bejucosus [unknown]
  • Senecio breviligulatus Hieron. [unknown]
  • Senecio bejucosus Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Pentacalia breviligulata (also called short-petioled pentacalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall and has small white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas, such as coastal dunes and limestone outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia breviligulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentacalia breviligulata is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia breviligulata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist soil. Place the seed tray in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them into individual pots. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and place it in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pentacalia breviligulata

Pentacalia breviligulata is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, including parts of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.

Pentacalia breviligulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia breviligulata?

Pentacalia breviligulata

What is the common name of Pentacalia breviligulata?

Short-Lobed Pentacalia

What is the natural habitat of Pentacalia breviligulata?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of the Andes Mountains

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-78242: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.