Pentachaeta aurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
16644
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Pacif. Railr. Rep. Parke, Bot. iv. 99
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015973
Common Names
- Golden Pentachaeta
- Golden Five-tooth
- Golden Five-awn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentachaeta aurea (also called Golden pentachaeta, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and small, narrow leaves. It is native to western North America and grows in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pentachaeta aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and grows in full sun or partial shade. It has a long blooming season and attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pentachaeta aurea sub. aureaFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentachaeta aurea has small, yellow flowers with dark centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentachaeta aurea is a hardy annual that grows in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Pentachaeta aurea
Pentachaeta aurea is native to California and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Pentachaeta aurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentachaeta aurea?
Pentachaeta aurea
What type of plant is Pentachaeta aurea?
Annual herb
Where does Pentachaeta aurea grow?
It is native to California, USA
Species in the Pentachaeta genus
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:236762-1: Based on the initial data import