Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob. & Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 297 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077460
Common Names
- Todzia's pentacalia
- Todzia's tridax
- Todzia's false dandelion
Description
Pentacalia todziae (also called Todzia's Pentacalia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pentacalia todziae is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentacalia todziae is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentacalia todziae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pentacalia todziae
Pentacalia todziae is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes and cliffs.
Pentacalia todziae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentacalia todziae?
Pentacalia todziae
What type of plant is Pentacalia todziae?
It is an annual herb
Where does Pentacalia todziae grow?
It is native to 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,