Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
jelskii
ID:
22534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 247 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021863

Common Names

  • Pentacalia jelskii
  • Jelski's pentacalia
  • Jelski's five-petal

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Description

Pentacalia jelskii (also called Jelski's Pentacalia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to South America and can be found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia jelskii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentacalia jelskii is yellow with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia jelskii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It can be propagated from seed in the spring or division in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the fall when the plant is dormant. The plant can also be propagated by root cuttings.

Where to Find Pentacalia jelskii

Pentacalia jelskii is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pentacalia jelskii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia jelskii?

Pentacalia jelskii

What is the common name of Pentacalia jelskii?

Jelski's Pentacalia

What is the natural habitat of Pentacalia jelskii?

Grassy areas in Ecuador

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-121141: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.