Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pavonii
ID:
84216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76: 404. 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083545

Common Names

  • Pavon's Pentacalia
  • Pavon's Pentacalia
  • Pavon's Pentacalia

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Synonyms

  • Culcitium pavonii Wedd. [unknown]
  • Senecio pavonii (Wedd.) Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Pentacalia pavonii (also called Pavon's Pentacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in open, disturbed habitats, often in association with other species of shrubs and herbs.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia pavonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia pavonii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia pavonii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pentacalia pavonii

Pentacalia pavonii is native to the Andes mountains in South America. It can be found in the wild in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Pentacalia pavonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia pavonii?

Pentacalia pavonii

What is the common name of Pentacalia pavonii?

Pavon's Pentacalia

What is the natural habitat of Pentacalia pavonii?

It is native to South America and is found in dry, open habitats.

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-40023: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.