Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 247 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040131
Common Names
- Pentacalia Hitchcockii
- Hitchcockii
- Hitchcockii Pentacalia
Description
Pentacalia hitchcockii (also called Hitchcock's Pentacalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry, grassy meadows and rocky slopes. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate and its flowers are white in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Pentacalia hitchcockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentacalia hitchcockii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentacalia hitchcockii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate sunlight for best results.
Where to Find Pentacalia hitchcockii
Pentacalia hitchcockii is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.
Pentacalia hitchcockii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentacalia hitchcockii?
Pentacalia hitchcockii
What is the common name of Pentacalia hitchcockii?
Hitchcock's Pentacalia
What is the family of Pentacalia hitchcockii?
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,