Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
magnusii
ID:
138481

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 248 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137810



Common Names

  • Pentacalia magnusii
  • Magnus' Pentacalia
  • Magnus Pentacalia


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Description

Pentacalia magnusii (also called Magnus' pentacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to western South America and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, sagebrush flats, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia magnusii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its flowers are also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentacalia magnusii is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia magnusii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Pentacalia magnusii

Pentacalia magnusii is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in dry, rocky slopes and cliffs at elevations of 2,000 to 3,000 meters.

Pentacalia magnusii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia magnusii?

Pentacalia magnusii

What is the common name of Pentacalia magnusii?

Magnus' pentacalia

What type of plant is Pentacalia magnusii?

Herbaceous perennial

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-98478: 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.