Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rufohirsuta
ID:
89214

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cabrera) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 249 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088543



Common Names

  • Rufohirsuta Pentacalia
  • Pentacalia
  • Rufohirsuta


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Synonyms

  • Senecio rufohirsutus Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Pentacalia rufohirsuta (also called Red-hairy Pentacalia, among many other common names) is an herb native to South America. It has small white flowers and grows in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia rufohirsuta is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia rufohirsuta has small yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia rufohirsuta is an evergreen shrub that grows best in well-drained, light to medium soils. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Rooting hormones can be used to encourage root growth. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown until they are large enough to be planted in the garden.

Where to Find Pentacalia rufohirsuta

Pentacalia rufohirsuta is native to South America, found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pentacalia rufohirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia rufohirsuta?

Pentacalia rufohirsuta

What is the common name of Pentacalia rufohirsuta?

Rufous-hairy Pentacalia

Where is Pentacalia rufohirsuta found?

Pentacalia rufohirsuta is found in South America

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-44875: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.