Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Transactions of the Botanical Society, Edinburgh 7 1863
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019048
Common Names
- Pentalepis trichodesmoides
- Trichodesmoides Pentalepis
- Trichodesmoides
Synonyms
- Chrysogonum trichodesmoides (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Pentalepis trichodesmoides (also called Five-leaved Pentalepis, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pentalepis trichodesmoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pentalepis trichodesmoides sub. hispida Orchard
Pentalepis trichodesmoides sub. incana Orchard
Pentalepis trichodesmoides sub. trichodesmoides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentalepis trichodesmoides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oblong. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentalepis trichodesmoides is a perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, and it will self-seed readily. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Pentalepis trichodesmoides
Pentalepis trichodesmoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Pentalepis trichodesmoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentalepis trichodesmoides?
Pentalepis trichodesmoides
What type of plant is Pentalepis trichodesmoides?
A flowering plant
Where is Pentalepis trichodesmoides native to?
The Caucasus region
Species in the Pentalepis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,