Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ucumariana
ID:
28057

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Díaz & G.P.Méndez

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
in S. Díaz Piedrahita & J. Cuatrecasas, Asterac. Fl. Colombia, Senecioneae-1 165 (1999).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027386

Common Names

  • Pentacalia ucumariana
  • Ucumar's Pentacalia
  • Ucumarian Pentacalia

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Description

Pentacalia ucumariana (also called Ucumar thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with spiny, yellow-tinged leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum dasyneuron is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentacalia ucumariana is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia ucumariana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Pentacalia ucumariana

Pentacalia ucumariana is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and open woodlands.

Pentacalia ucumariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia ucumariana?

Pentacalia ucumariana

What is the common name of Pentacalia ucumariana?

Ucumar thistle

What is the natural habitat of Pentacalia ucumariana?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-126470: Based on the initial data import
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.
Gina Paola Méndez (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Méndez' in the authors string.