Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caspicum
ID:
1318721

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.K.Blum ex Ledeb.) G.V.Boiko, Korniy. & Mosyakin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Ukrayins'k. Bot. Zhurn. 75(5): 437. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331175

Common Names

  • Pentanema caspicum
  • Caspian Pentanema
  • Caspian Five-Finger

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Description

Pentanema caspicum (also called Caspian Pentanema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and West Asia. It has a stem that is up to 1 meter long and green leaves that are up to 4 cm long. It grows in sunny and dry habitats, such as steppes and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Pentanema caspicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentanema caspicum has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentanema caspicum is an annual that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining potting mix and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by seed. The seeds should be planted in a potting mix that is slightly moist and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pentanema caspicum

Pentanema caspicum is native to the Caucasus region.

Pentanema caspicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentanema caspicum?

Pentanema caspicum

What is the common name of Pentanema caspicum?

Caspicum Pentanema

What is the natural habitat of Pentanema caspicum?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Iran.

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

Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
F.K. Blum (b.1785): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.K.Blum' in the authors string.
Sergei Leonidovich Mosyakin (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mosyakin' in the authors string.
Ganna V. Boiko: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.V.Boiko' in the authors string.
Olga M. Korniyenko: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korniy.' in the authors string.