Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosum
ID:
81453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Hausskn.) Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 145: 102 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080782



Common Names

  • Pentanema
  • Threadstem
  • Flexuous Pentanema


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Synonyms

  • Jacobaea flexuosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Inula flexuosa Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Vicoa flexuosa Krasch. [unknown]

Description

Pentanema flexuosum (also called Common Pentanema, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. It has small yellow flowers and is native to South Africa. It is found in dry, rocky areas and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pentanema flexuosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentanema flexuosum has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentanema flexuosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and the plants will flower in the late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Pentanema flexuosum

Pentanema flexuosum can be found in the drylands of the Mediterranean region.

Pentanema flexuosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentanema flexuosum?

Pentanema flexuosum

What is the common name of Pentanema flexuosum?

Threadleaf pentanema

What is the growth habit of Pentanema flexuosum?

It is an annual herb with slender, thread-like leaves and small yellow flowers

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-37348: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.