Oriastrum pentacaenoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentacaenoides
ID:
31883
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 87: 22 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031212
Common Names
- Oriastrum Pentacaenoides
- Pentacaenoides
- Five-awned Oriastrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oriastrum pentacaenoides (also called five-petal oriastrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a branching stem, lanceolate leaves, and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Oriastrum pentacaenoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oriastrum pentacaenoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with three pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oriastrum pentacaenoides is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from seed in spring or early summer and from cuttings in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Oriastrum pentacaenoides
Oriastrum pentacaenoides is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas.
Oriastrum pentacaenoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oriastrum pentacaenoides?
Oriastrum pentacaenoides
What is the natural habitat of Oriastrum pentacaenoides?
It is found in the Mediterranean region, in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
What are the uses of Oriastrum pentacaenoides?
It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.
Species in the Oriastrum genus
Oriastrum pusillum, Oriastrum lycopodioides, Oriastrum pentacaenoides, Oriastrum gnaphalioides, Oriastrum acerosum, Oriastrum pulvinatum, Oriastrum pusillum, Oriastrum polymallum, Oriastrum stuebelii, Oriastrum apiculatum, Oriastrum werdermannii, Oriastrum achenohirsutum, Oriastrum famatinae, Oriastrum revolutum, Oriastrum tarapacensis, Oriastrum tontalensis,
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
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:176300-2: Based on the initial data import