Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
retroflexa
ID:
16904

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Díaz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 22: 188, fig. (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016233

Common Names

  • Pentacalia Retroflexa
  • Retroflex Pentacalia
  • Retroflex Daisy

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Description

Pentacalia retroflexa (also called Slender Pentacalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia retroflexa is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies. It is also used in xeriscaping and rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia retroflexa has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia retroflexa is a perennial plant native to South America. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and frost hardy. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Pentacalia retroflexa

Pentacalia retroflexa is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Pentacalia retroflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia retroflexa?

Pentacalia retroflexa

What is the common name of Pentacalia retroflexa?

Curly-leaf Pentacalia

What type of plant is Pentacalia retroflexa?

Perennial shrub

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,

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