Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
wilburii
ID:
71074

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 40: 44 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070403

Common Names

  • Pentacalia wilburii
  • Wilbur's Pentacalia
  • Pentacalia

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Synonyms

  • Cacalia parasiticus Sch.Bip. ex Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Pentacalia wilburii (also called Wilbur's Pentacalia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils and in crevices of limestone cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia wilburii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pentacalia wilburii flower is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single head of petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia wilburii is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pentacalia wilburii

Pentacalia wilburii can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Pentacalia wilburii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia wilburii?

Pentacalia wilburii

What is the family of Pentacalia wilburii?

Asteraceae

Where is Pentacalia wilburii found?

Southwestern United States

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,

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