Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
freemanii
ID:
85465

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Greenm.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 52: 164 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084794

Common Names

  • Pentacalia freemanii
  • Freeman's Pentacalia
  • Freeman's Five-Stemmed Pentacalia

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Description

Pentacalia freemanii (also called 'Freeman's Pentacalia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes mountains of South America. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats at high elevations, and has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia freemanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia freemanii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, spindly stems with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia freemanii is an annual herb that is native to South America and can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Pruning should be done in early spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Pentacalia freemanii

Pentacalia freemanii can be found in Central and South America.

Pentacalia freemanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia freemanii?

Pentacalia freemanii

What is the common name of Pentacalia freemanii?

Freeman's pentacalia

What is the family of Pentacalia freemanii?

Asteraceae

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-41228: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.