Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ecliptoides
ID:
114427

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Trans. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 7: 496 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113756

Common Names

  • Ecliptoides Pentalepis
  • Pentalepis Ecliptoides
  • Ecliptoides Five-leaved

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Synonyms

  • Chrysogonum ecliptoides (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Pentalepis ecliptoides (also called 'Ecliptic pentalepis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and produces small white flowers. It grows in sunny areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pentalepis ecliptoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pentalepis ecliptoides sub. hirsuta Orchard
Pentalepis ecliptoides sub. cucullata Orchard
Pentalepis ecliptoides sub. ecliptoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentalepis ecliptoides has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentalepis ecliptoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize lightly in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Pentalepis ecliptoides

Pentalepis ecliptoides can be found in the mountains of Central and South America.

Pentalepis ecliptoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentalepis ecliptoides?

Pentalepis ecliptoides

What is the common name of Pentalepis ecliptoides?

Ecliptoides Pentalepis

What type of plant is Pentalepis ecliptoides?

Perennial

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-7511: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.