Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm.) H.Rob. & Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 40: 44 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058636
Common Names
- Pentacalia morazensis
- Morazen Pentacalia
- Morazen's Pentacalia
Synonyms
- Senecio morazensis Greenm. [unknown]
- Pentacalia magistri (Standl. & L.O.Williams) H.Rob. & Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Senecio magistri Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
Description
Pentacalia morazensis (also called Morazen's Pentacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to South America and is found in forests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pentacalia morazensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, skin diseases, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentacalia morazensis has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentacalia morazensis is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Pentacalia morazensis
Pentacalia morazensis is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia.
Pentacalia morazensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentacalia morazensis?
Pentacalia morazensis
What type of plant is Pentacalia morazensis?
It is a shrub
Where is Pentacalia morazensis native to?
It is native to Chile
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,