Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
caracasana
ID:
43485

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klatt) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 244 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042814

Common Names

  • Caracas Pentacalia
  • Caracas Daisy
  • Caracas Pentacalia Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Senecio cucullatus Klatt [unknown]
  • Senecio caracasanus Klatt [unknown]

Description

Pentacalia caracasana (also called 'Caracas Pentacalia', among many other common names) is a shrub with a woody stem and white flowers. It is native to Venezuela and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia caracasana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia caracasana has yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia caracasana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Pentacalia caracasana

Pentacalia caracasana is native to Venezuela and can be found in the dry forests of the Andes.

Pentacalia caracasana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia caracasana?

Pentacalia caracasana

What is the common name of Pentacalia caracasana?

Caracas Pentacalia

What type of plant is Pentacalia caracasana?

Shrub

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-141418: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.