Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
disciformis
ID:
109918

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 245 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109247

Common Names

  • Five-petal Pentacalia
  • Five-petal Pentacle
  • Five-petal Pentacalia

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Description

Pentacalia disciformis (also called Disc Pentacalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to South America, and is found in dry areas. It is an annual, growing up to 1 m tall, with pinnately divided leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia disciformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia disciformis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a short, curved beak. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia disciformis is an evergreen shrub that is best propagated by seed or cuttings in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies and bees.

Where to Find Pentacalia disciformis

Pentacalia disciformis is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Pentacalia disciformis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pentacalia disciformis?

Pentacalia disciformis is native to the Andes Mountains of South America.

What is the growth habit of Pentacalia disciformis?

Pentacalia disciformis is a low-growing, spreading shrub with a woody base.

What is the flowering season of Pentacalia disciformis?

Pentacalia disciformis typically flowers from late winter to early summer.

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-6799: 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.