Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ruficaulis
ID:
102242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm. & Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 249 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000101571

Common Names

  • Pentacalia Ruficaulis
  • Rufous-Stemmed Pentacalia
  • Rufous-Stemmed Five-Stamen Pentacalia

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Synonyms

  • Senecio ruficaulis Greenm. & Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Pentacalia ruficaulis (also called Red-stemmed Pentacalia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas such as rocky hillsides and canyons. The shrub can reach up to 3 meters in height and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia ruficaulis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia ruficaulis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia ruficaulis is a perennial species that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate drought. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Pentacalia ruficaulis

Pentacalia ruficaulis is native to South America and can be found in areas of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Pentacalia ruficaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia ruficaulis?

Pentacalia ruficaulis

What is the family of Pentacalia ruficaulis?

Asteraceae

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Red-stemmed Pentacalia

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-587: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.