Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scitophylla
ID:
29907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 259 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029236

Common Names

  • Pentacalia scitophylla
  • Scitophyllous Pentacalia
  • Scitophyllous Pentacalia

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Description

Pentacalia scitophylla (also called Scitophyll pentacalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the family Asteraceae. It has opposite, simple leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia scitophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentacalia scitophylla is yellow, with a tubular corolla and four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia scitophylla is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pentacalia scitophylla

Pentacalia scitophylla is found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Pentacalia scitophylla FAQ

What type of plant is Pentacalia scitophylla?

Pentacalia scitophylla is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

Where is Pentacalia scitophylla found?

Pentacalia scitophylla is native to the Andes region of South America.

What is the growth habit of Pentacalia scitophylla?

Pentacalia scitophylla is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head.

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:188027-2: Based on the initial data import