Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulicariaeforme
ID:
2632

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Jaub. & Spach

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 4: 83 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001961



Common Names

  • Pentanema
  • Pulicariaeforme
  • Pulicaria-like


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Description

Pentanema pulicariaeforme (also called False Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It has small, yellow flowers with a black center. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Pentanema pulicariaeforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentanema pulicariaeforme has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentanema pulicariaeforme is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pentanema pulicariaeforme

Pentanema pulicariaeforme is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in France, Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Pentanema pulicariaeforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentanema pulicariaeforme?

Pentanema pulicariaeforme

What is the common name of Pentanema pulicariaeforme?

Tickseed Sunflower

What is the natural habitat of Pentanema pulicariaeforme?

It is found in dry, open woods and fields in the eastern United States and Canada.

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:236789-1: Based on the initial data import