Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
trianae
ID:
34580

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 251 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033909

Common Names

  • Pentacalia Trianae
  • Triana's Pentacalia
  • Triana's Pentacalium

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Synonyms

  • Pentacalia trianae trianae [unknown]
  • Senecio tamaensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Pentacalia antioquensis (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio antioquensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio trianae Klatt [unknown]

Description

Pentacalia trianae (also called Triana's pentacalia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia trianae is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy yellow flowers. It is also used as a source of food for livestock, and its wood is used for fuel.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pentacalia trianae var. villosa S.Díaz & Obando

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia trianae has white flowers with a yellow center and long, narrow leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia trianae is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pentacalia trianae

Pentacalia trianae is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Pentacalia trianae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia trianae?

Pentacalia trianae

What is the common name of Pentacalia trianae?

Triana's Pentacalia

What type of plant is Pentacalia trianae?

Pentacalia trianae is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae

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-132781: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.