Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
haticoensis
ID:
23660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 246 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022989

Common Names

  • Haticoensis Pentacalia
  • Haticoensis Five-petal Pentacalia
  • Haticoensis Five-petal Daisy

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Description

Pentacalia haticoensis (also called Hatico Pentacalia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia haticoensis is a shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and its flowers are attractive to pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia haticoensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings have a single stem and two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia haticoensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm long. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of sand and peat moss and keep them in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pentacalia haticoensis

Pentacalia haticoensis can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.

Pentacalia haticoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia haticoensis?

Pentacalia haticoensis

What is the common name of Pentacalia haticoensis?

Hatico

What is the natural habitat of Pentacalia haticoensis?

Dry forests and scrublands

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-122223: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.