Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
scortifolia
ID:
130298

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 250 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129627

Common Names

  • Scortifolia Pentacalia
  • Pentacalia scortifolia
  • Pentacalia

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Synonyms

  • Senecio scortifolius Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Pentacalia scortifolia (also called short-leaved pentacalia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and multiple stems with yellow flower heads. It grows in open grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia scortifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever and insomnia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentacalia scortifolia is a yellow-green disc-shaped head, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia scortifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best suited to temperate climates and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Pentacalia scortifolia

Pentacalia scortifolia can be found in South America, particularly in the Andes Mountains.

Pentacalia scortifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia scortifolia?

Pentacalia scortifolia

What type of plant is Pentacalia scortifolia?

Pentacalia scortifolia is a flowering plant

Where does Pentacalia scortifolia grow?

Pentacalia scortifolia is native to South America

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-90554: 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.