Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brittoniana
ID:
61560

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 244 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060889



Common Names

  • Britton's Pentacalia
  • Pentacalia brittoniana
  • Britton's Pentacalia


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Synonyms

  • Senecio brittonianus Hieron. [unknown]
  • Senecio sprucei Britton [unknown]

Description

Pentacalia brittoniana (also called Britton's Pentacalia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It grows in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia brittoniana is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to butterflies and bees. It can also be used as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentacalia brittoniana is yellow and has a single head of ray florets. The seed is small and round, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia brittoniana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Pentacalia brittoniana

Pentacalia brittoniana can be found in the tropical dry forests of Central America.

Pentacalia brittoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia brittoniana?

Pentacalia brittoniana

What is the common name of Pentacalia brittoniana?

Britton's Pentacalia

Where is Pentacalia brittoniana found?

Caribbean

Species in the Pentacalia genus

Pentacalia decomposita, Pentacalia albotecta, Pentacalia ptariana, Pentacalia campii, Pentacalia rugosa, Pentacalia hillii, Pentacalia cazaletii, Pentacalia uribei, Pentacalia imbricatifolia, Pentacalia tarapotensis, Pentacalia venturae, Pentacalia epiphytica, Pentacalia pleniaurita, Pentacalia veleziae, Pentacalia carmelana, Pentacalia sevillana, Pentacalia lindenii, Pentacalia retroflexa, Pentacalia pailasensis, Pentacalia ellipticifolia, Pentacalia cadiriensis, Pentacalia balsasana, Pentacalia lucidissima, Pentacalia psidiifolia, Pentacalia jelskii, Pentacalia arborea, Pentacalia floccosa, Pentacalia haticoensis, Pentacalia carchiensis, Pentacalia purpurivenosa, Pentacalia subdiscolor, Pentacalia huamaliensis, Pentacalia oronocensis, Pentacalia aclydiphylla, Pentacalia apiculata, Pentacalia ucumariana, Pentacalia chachapoyensis, Pentacalia phanerandra, Pentacalia amplexicaulis, Pentacalia scitophylla, Pentacalia marinii, Pentacalia millei, Pentacalia chachapoyensis, Pentacalia miguelii, Pentacalia trianae, Pentacalia stergiosii, Pentacalia teretifolia, Pentacalia tonduzii, Pentacalia urbanii, Pentacalia supernitens,

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-17921: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.