Pentacalia huilensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huilensis
ID:
74214
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 247 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073543
Common Names
- Pentacalia huilensis
- Huila Pentacalia
- Huila Waxflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentacalia huilensis (also called Pentacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia and Venezuela. It has a woody stem and grows in wet grasslands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pentacalia huilensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentacalia huilensis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentacalia huilensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Pentacalia huilensis
Pentacalia huilensis is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes mountain range.
Pentacalia huilensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentacalia huilensis?
Pentacalia huilensis
What type of plant is Pentacalia huilensis?
It is a shrub
Where is Pentacalia huilensis found?
It is found in Colombia
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-30293: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.