Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
21231

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gilli) Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 145: 103 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020560



Common Names

  • Pentanema
  • Gracile Pentanema
  • Gracile


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Synonyms

  • Inula gracilis Gilli [unknown]

Description

Pentanema gracile (also called 'Graceful Pentanema', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It has small, lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places such as grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pentanema gracile is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentanema gracile is yellow with a dark center. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentanema gracile is a perennial that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult.

Where to Find Pentanema gracile

Pentanema gracile is a species of flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean region.

Pentanema gracile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentanema gracile?

Pentanema gracile

What is the common name of Pentanema gracile?

Graceful Pentanema

What is the natural habitat of Pentanema gracile?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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-119882: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Alexander Gilli (1903-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilli' in the authors string.