Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
veleziae
ID:
13211

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Díaz & Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 73: 253 (1994), as 'velezii' (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012540

Common Names

  • Pentacalia veleziae
  • Velezia Pentacalia
  • Velezia's Pentacalia

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Description

Pentacalia veleziae (also called Pentacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia veleziae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and urinary disorders, as well as to reduce inflammation and improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentacalia veleziae is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia veleziae is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in zones 8-10.

Where to Find Pentacalia veleziae

Pentacalia veleziae is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and grasslands.

Pentacalia veleziae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia veleziae?

Pentacalia veleziae

What is the common name of Pentacalia veleziae?

Velezia Pentacalia

What type of plant is Pentacalia veleziae?

Herb

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

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:980447-1: Based on the initial data import