Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chaquiroensis
ID:
115286

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 245 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114615

Common Names

  • Chaquiro Pentacalia
  • Pentacalia chaquiroensis
  • Chaquiro Fleabane

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Description

Pentacalia chaquiroensis (also called Chaquiro Pentacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with many small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as meadows, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia chaquiroensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentacalia chaquiroensis is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia chaquiroensis is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seedlings and cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Pentacalia chaquiroensis

Pentacalia chaquiroensis is native to Colombia and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Pentacalia chaquiroensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia chaquiroensis?

Pentacalia chaquiroensis

What is the common name of Pentacalia chaquiroensis?

Chaquiro Pentacalia

Where is Pentacalia chaquiroensis found?

Pentacalia chaquiroensis is found in Colombia

Species in the Pentacalia genus

Pentacalia decomposita, Pentacalia albotecta, Pentacalia ptariana, Pentacalia campii, Pentacalia rugosa, Pentacalia hillii, Pentacalia cazaletii, Pentacalia uribei, Pentacalia imbricatifolia, Pentacalia tarapotensis, Pentacalia venturae, Pentacalia epiphytica, Pentacalia pleniaurita, Pentacalia veleziae, Pentacalia carmelana, Pentacalia sevillana, Pentacalia lindenii, Pentacalia retroflexa, Pentacalia pailasensis, Pentacalia ellipticifolia, Pentacalia cadiriensis, Pentacalia balsasana, Pentacalia lucidissima, Pentacalia psidiifolia, Pentacalia jelskii, Pentacalia arborea, Pentacalia floccosa, Pentacalia haticoensis, Pentacalia carchiensis, Pentacalia purpurivenosa, Pentacalia subdiscolor, Pentacalia huamaliensis, Pentacalia oronocensis, Pentacalia aclydiphylla, Pentacalia apiculata, Pentacalia ucumariana, Pentacalia chachapoyensis, Pentacalia phanerandra, Pentacalia amplexicaulis, Pentacalia scitophylla, Pentacalia marinii, Pentacalia millei, Pentacalia chachapoyensis, Pentacalia miguelii, Pentacalia trianae, Pentacalia stergiosii, Pentacalia teretifolia, Pentacalia tonduzii, Pentacalia urbanii, Pentacalia supernitens,

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-76102: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.