Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hachana
ID:
46977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 246 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046306

Common Names

  • Pentacalia
  • Hachana
  • Five-petal Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Senecio hachanus Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio hachanus hachanus [unknown]
  • Senecio hachanus gabinetensis Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Pentacalia hachana (also called Hachana pentacalia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist, sandy soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia hachana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia hachana has yellow flowers that are arranged in a branched inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, ovate-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia hachana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, collect ripe seed heads and sow them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from healthy, mature stems and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pentacalia hachana

Pentacalia hachana can be found in the Andes region of South America.

Pentacalia hachana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia hachana?

Pentacalia hachana

What is the family of Pentacalia hachana?

Asteraceae

Where is Pentacalia hachana native to?

South America

What type of plant is Pentacalia hachana?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the common name of Pentacalia hachana?

Hacha's pentacalia

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-144778: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.