Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
psidiifolia
ID:
21417

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 249 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020746

Common Names

  • Pentacalia psidiifolia
  • Psidiifolia Pentacalia
  • Pentacalia

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Synonyms

  • Senecio psidiifolius Rusby [unknown]

Description

Pentacalia psidiifolia (also called Psidium-Leaf Pentacalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia psidiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a source of food and for making dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentacalia psidiifolia is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia psidiifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Pentacalia psidiifolia

Pentacalia psidiifolia is native to South America, from Colombia to Argentina. It is found in dry, rocky habitats such as hillsides and canyons.

Pentacalia psidiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia psidiifolia?

Pentacalia psidiifolia

What is the common name of Pentacalia psidiifolia?

Psidial Pentacalia

What is the natural habitat of Pentacalia psidiifolia?

It is found in dry, grassy areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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-120062: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.