Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76(5): 404 (1994): (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012537
Common Names
- Pentacalia pleniaurita
- Pleniaurita Pentacalia
- Golden Pentacalia
Synonyms
- Senecio pleniauritus Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Gynoxys pleniaurita Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Pentacalia pleniaurita (also called Pentacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pentacalia pleniaurita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory and digestive disorders, as well as to reduce inflammation and improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Pentacalia pleniaurita flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentacalia pleniaurita is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in zones 8-10.
Where to Find Pentacalia pleniaurita
Pentacalia pleniaurita is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and grasslands.
Pentacalia pleniaurita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentacalia pleniaurita?
Pentacalia pleniaurita
What is the common name of Pentacalia pleniaurita?
Pleniaurita Pentacalia
What type of plant is Pentacalia pleniaurita?
Herb
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,