Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
popayanensis
ID:
47275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 249 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046604



Common Names

  • Popayan Pentacalia
  • Popayan Pentacalia Plant
  • Popayan Pentacalia Flower


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Synonyms

  • Senecio popayanensis Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Pentacalia popayanensis (also called Popayan Pentacalia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and is found in mountain forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia popayanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia popayanensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia popayanensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pentacalia popayanensis

Pentacalia popayanensis is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Pentacalia popayanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia popayanensis?

Pentacalia popayanensis

What is the common name of Pentacalia popayanensis?

Popayan Pentacalia

What is the natural habitat of Pentacalia popayanensis?

Dry, open grasslands and woodlands

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-14507: 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.