Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helveticum
ID:
1409640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Weber) D.Gut.Larr., Santos-Vicente, Anderb., E.Rico & M.M.Mart.Ort.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(1): 159. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422105

Common Names

  • Pentanema helveticum
  • Helveticum Pentanema
  • Pentanema Swiss

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Description

Pentanema helveticum (also called 'Swiss Pentanema', among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pentanema helveticum has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentanema helveticum has small yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentanema helveticum is an annual that can be propagated by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy to USDA zone 5 and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Pentanema helveticum

Pentanema helveticum is found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Pentanema helveticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentanema helveticum?

Pentanema helveticum

What is the common name of Pentanema helveticum?

Swiss pentanema

What is the natural habitat of Pentanema helveticum?

It is native to Europe and grows in moist, shady areas.

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

Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Georg Heinrich Weber (1752-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weber' in the authors string.
Enrique Rico (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Rico' in the authors string.
María Montserrat Martínez Ortega (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.M.Mart.Ort.' in the authors string.
David Gutiérrez-Larruscain: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Gut.Larr.' in the authors string.
María Santos-Vicente: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Santos-Vicente' in the authors string.