Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
carchiensis
ID:
24210

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 244 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023539

Common Names

  • Carchiensis Pentacalia
  • Pentacalia carchiensis
  • Carchiensis Pentacalia

Searching for Pentacalia carchiensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Senecio carchiensis carchiensis [unknown]
  • Senecio carchiensis Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Pentacalia carchiensis (also called Carchi Pentacalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia carchiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Pentacalia carchiensis has yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and shiny. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Pentacalia carchiensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia carchiensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Pentacalia carchiensis

Pentacalia carchiensis is native to the Caribbean region.

Pentacalia carchiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia carchiensis?

Pentacalia carchiensis

What is the common name of Pentacalia carchiensis?

Carchi Pentacalia

What is the natural habitat of Pentacalia carchiensis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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-122742: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.