Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alsinoides
ID:
79698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 9(9): 109 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079027

Common Names

  • Alsinoides Pentachaeta
  • Alsinoides Five-tooth
  • Alsinoides Five-ray

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Synonyms

  • Leucelene alsinoides Greene [unknown]
  • Chaetopappa alsinoides (Greene) D.D.Keck [unknown]

Description

Pentachaeta alsinoides (also called 'Alsinoides Five-Awn', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pentachaeta alsinoides is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentachaeta alsinoides has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentachaeta alsinoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps in the spring. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it may take several years to flower.

Where to Find Pentachaeta alsinoides

Pentachaeta alsinoides is native to the western United States. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Pentachaeta alsinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentachaeta alsinoides?

Pentachaeta alsinoides

What type of plant is Pentachaeta alsinoides?

A perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Pentachaeta alsinoides found?

It is found in western North America

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-35621: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.