Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurdistanicum
ID:
1332732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maroofi & Ghaderi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 253(3): 223 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345186



Common Names

  • Pentanema Kurdistanicum
  • Kurdistanicum Pentanema
  • Pentanema Plant


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Description

Pentanema kurdistanicum (also called Pentanema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is found in Iraq and Turkey. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,800–2,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pentanema kurdistanicum is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentanema kurdistanicum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentanema kurdistanicum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Iraq. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 4 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. They should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Pentanema kurdistanicum

Pentanema kurdistanicum can be found in the temperate forests of Kurdistan.

Pentanema kurdistanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentanema kurdistanicum?

Pentanema kurdistanicum

What is the common name of Pentanema kurdistanicum?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Pentanema kurdistanicum?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

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

Hossein Maroofi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maroofi' in the authors string.
Hiva Ghaderi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghaderi' in the authors string.