Pentanema spiraeifolium

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Pentanema spiraeifolium
Asteraceae - Inula spiraeifolia-3.JPG
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Pentanema
Species:
P. spiraeifolium
Binomial name
Pentanema spiraeifolium
(L.) D.Gut.Larr., Santos-Vicente, Anderb., E.Rico & M.M.Mart.Ort.
Synonyms
List
  • Aster buboniumScop.
  • Aster pubescensMoench
  • Aster squarrosus(L.) All.
  • Erigeron squarrosus(L.) Clairv.
  • Helenium hispidumKuntze
  • Helenium squarrosum(L.) Kuntze
  • Inula bubonium(L.) Jacq.
  • Inula cordataFreyn ex Nyman
  • Inula foliosaSchrad. ex Nyman
  • Inula germanicaVill.
  • Inula hispidaSchur
  • Inula myrtifoliaL.
  • Inula scaberrima(Rohlena) A.W.Hill
  • Inula spiraeifoliaL.
  • Inula squarrosaL.

Pentanema spiraeifolium is a species perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Asteraceae. [1] It is found from Europe to Iran.

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Description

Pentanema spiraeifolium reaches a height of 30–80 centimetres (12–31 in). The middle leaves are oblong-elliptic and they measure 3–5 centimetres (1.2–2.0 in) of length and 1–2 centimetres (0.39–0.79 in) of width. The base of the leaves is not embracing the stem. The upper cauline leaves are erect, with a round base. The stem is erect and branched, with numerous flowers (two to twelve). The outer ones are ligulate and bright yellow, while the inner ones are tubular dark orange. The flower's attachment to the stalk (receptacle) is covered by clearly curved scales. The flowering period extends from June to August.

Distribution

This plant is found in southern France, Italy, Switzerland, and the Balkans. [2]

Habitat

They can be found up to 700 metres (2,300 ft) above sea level, in most environments, rocky, arid and hot. [3]

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References

  1. "Pentanema spiraeifolium (L.) D.Gut.Larr., Santos-Vicente, Anderb., E.Rico & M.M.Mart.Ort. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  2. Altervista Flora Italiana, Inula spiraeifolia L. includes photos and European distribution map
  3. Pignatti S. - Flora d'Italia (3 vol.) - Edagricole – 1982. vol. III, pag. 44