Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alata
ID:
11305

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 55: 106 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010634



Common Names

  • Alata Pentatrichia
  • Alata Pentatrichia Daisy
  • Alata Pentatrichia Flower


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Synonyms

  • Philyrophyllum alatum (S.Moore) Burtt Davy [unknown]
  • Pulicaria alata (S.Moore) E.Phillips [unknown]

Description

Pentatrichia alata (also called Winged Pentatrichia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a solitary flower head. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pentatrichia alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentatrichia alata has yellow flowers with five petals and a diameter of 1-2 inches. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentatrichia alata is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Pentatrichia alata

Pentatrichia alata can be found in the western parts of Africa, such as Nigeria and Cameroon.

Pentatrichia alata FAQ

What is the growth rate of Pentatrichia alata?

Pentatrichia alata grows at a slow to moderate rate and can reach up to 2 feet in height.

What type of soil does Pentatrichia alata prefer?

Pentatrichia alata prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

What type of light does Pentatrichia alata need?

Pentatrichia alata needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.

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