Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentaflorum
ID:
7483

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 45 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006812



Common Names

  • Psacalium Pentaflorum
  • Pentaflorum Psacalium
  • Psacalium


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Description

Psacalium pentaflorum (also called five-flowered psacalium, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the daisy family with yellow flowers and a long taproot. It is native to Central America and is found in grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Psacalium pentaflorum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also known to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psacalium pentaflorum is a small, yellow, star-shaped bloom. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psacalium pentaflorum is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to South America. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Psacalium pentaflorum

Psacalium pentaflorum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.

Psacalium pentaflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psacalium pentaflorum?

Psacalium pentaflorum

What is the common name of Psacalium pentaflorum?

Five-flowered Psacalium

What is the habitat of Psacalium pentaflorum?

It is found in dry, sandy and stony soils in open habitats

Species in the Psacalium genus

Psacalium napellifolium, Psacalium pachyphyllum, Psacalium peltatum, Psacalium pringlei, Psacalium tussilaginoides, Psacalium sharpii, Psacalium pentaflorum, Psacalium cronquistiorum, Psacalium filicifolium, Psacalium globosum, Psacalium matudae, Psacalium hintoniorum, Psacalium goldsmithii, Psacalium beamanii, Psacalium argutum, Psacalium guatemalense, Psacalium amplum, Psacalium nephrophyllum, Psacalium cervinum, Psacalium amplifolium, Psacalium cirsiifolium, Psacalium holwayanum, Psacalium schillingii, Psacalium paucicapitatum, Psacalium laxiflorum, Psacalium guerreroanum, Psacalium megaphyllum, Psacalium hintonii, Psacalium multilobum, Psacalium purpusii, Psacalium sinuatum, Psacalium silphiifolium, Psacalium calvum, Psacalium radulifolium, Psacalium nelsonii, Psacalium decompositum, Psacalium obtusilobum, Psacalium brachycomum, Psacalium peltigerum, Psacalium quercifolium, Psacalium poculiferum, Psacalium mollifolium, Psacalium tabulare, Psacalium palmeri, Psacalium platylepis, Psacalium perezii, Psacalium pinetorum, Psacalium eriocarpum, Psacalium nanum, Psacalium putlanum,

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-106575: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.