Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
urbanii
ID:
37590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 251 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036919

Common Names

  • Urban's Pentacalia
  • Pentacalia Urbanii
  • Urbanii Pentacalia

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Description

Pentacalia urbanii (also called Urbani's Pentacalia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and is usually found in humid, subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacalia urbanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentacalia urbanii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white-tipped ray florets. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacalia urbanii is a perennial plant native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pentacalia urbanii

Pentacalia urbanii is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pentacalia urbanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacalia urbanii?

Pentacalia urbanii

What is the common name of Pentacalia urbanii?

Urban's pentacalia

Where is Pentacalia urbanii native to?

South Africa

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-135700: 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.