Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chimborazensis
ID:
123441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sklenár

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 36: 4 (-7; fig. 1) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122770

Common Names

  • Chimborazo Pentacalia
  • Pentacalia
  • Pentacalia Chimborazensis

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Description

Pentacalia chimborazensis (also called Chimborazo Pentacalia, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Ecuador and is found in dry, rocky slopes and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia chimborazensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia chimborazensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. Seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia chimborazensis is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed or cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pentacalia chimborazensis

Pentacalia chimborazensis is native to Ecuador and can be found in moist, tropical forests.

Pentacalia chimborazensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia chimborazensis?

Pentacalia chimborazensis

What is the common name of Pentacalia chimborazensis?

Chimborazo pentacalia

What is the habitat of Pentacalia chimborazensis?

It is found in tropical montane forests

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-83926: Based on the initial data import
Petr Sklenář (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sklenár' in the authors string.