Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alanyense
ID:
17929

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Duman & Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 129(4): 335 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017258



Common Names

  • Alanya Pentanema
  • Pentanema Alanyense
  • Alanya Pentanemum


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Description

Pentanema alanyense (also called Alanya Pentanema, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Pentanema alanyense is used as an ornamental plant, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentanema alanyense is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentanema alanyense is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and the seedlings should be planted out in their permanent positions in the summer.

Where to Find Pentanema alanyense

Pentanema alanyense is native to the Mediterranean region.

Pentanema alanyense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentanema alanyense?

Pentanema alanyense

What is the common name of Pentanema alanyense?

Alanya Pentanema

What is the natural habitat of Pentanema alanyense?

Woodlands, scrub, and heaths

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

Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Hayri Duman (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Duman' in the authors string.