Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pomacochana
ID:
69477

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 249. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068806

Common Names

  • Pentacalia Pomacochana
  • Pomacochana Pentacalia
  • Pentacalia

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Description

Pentacalia pomacochana (also called 'Pomacocha Pentacalia', among many other common names) is an annual or perennial plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia pomacochana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia pomacochana has yellow flowers with a flat-topped cluster of small flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia pomacochana is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed outdoors.

Where to Find Pentacalia pomacochana

Pentacalia pomacochana is native to the Andes Mountains of South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Pentacalia pomacochana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia pomacochana?

Pentacalia pomacochana

What is the common name of Pentacalia pomacochana?

Pomacocha Pentacalia

What is the natural habitat of Pentacalia pomacochana?

Pentacalia pomacochana is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

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-25653: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.