Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
millei
ID:
31744

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 248 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031073

Common Names

  • Pentacalia millei
  • Mille's Pentacalia
  • Mille's Pentacle

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Synonyms

  • Senecio millei Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Pentacalia millei (also called Thousand-Flowered Pentacalia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in dry, sandy soils and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia millei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentacalia millei has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. Its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia millei is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings, and requires little maintenance. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Pentacalia millei

Pentacalia millei is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, pastures, and roadsides.

Pentacalia millei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia millei?

Pentacalia millei

What is the common name of Pentacalia millei?

Mille's Pentacalia

Where is Pentacalia millei found?

Pentacalia millei is found in South America

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-130054: 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.