Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pentandrus
ID:
1257808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buch.-Ham.) Oken

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Allg. Naturgesch. 3(2): 1381 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257146



Common Names

  • Hydnocarpus pentandrus
  • Five-stamened Hydnocarpus
  • Five-stamened Hydnocarpus Tree


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Description

Hydnocarpus pentandrus (also called 'Five-winged Hydnocarpus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and leaves that are up to 15 cm long. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hydnocarpus pentandrus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydnocarpus pentandrus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydnocarpus pentandrus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and northern Mexico. It is an easy-to-grow plant that requires full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Hydnocarpus pentandrus

Hydnocarpus pentandrus is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Hydnocarpus pentandrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydnocarpus pentandrus?

Hydnocarpus pentandrus

What is the common name of Hydnocarpus pentandrus?

Five-stamen Hydnocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Hydnocarpus pentandrus?

Rainforest margins and open woodlands

Species in the Hydnocarpus genus

Hydnocarpus alcalae, Hydnocarpus alpina, Hydnocarpus anomalus, Hydnocarpus beccarianus, Hydnocarpus borneensis, Hydnocarpus calophyllus, Hydnocarpus calvipetalus, Hydnocarpus castanea, Hydnocarpus cauliflora, Hydnocarpus corymbosa, Hydnocarpus crassifolius, Hydnocarpus cucurbitina, Hydnocarpus curtisii, Hydnocarpus dawnensis, Hydnocarpus elmeri, Hydnocarpus filipes, Hydnocarpus glaucescens, Hydnocarpus gracilis, Hydnocarpus humei, Hydnocarpus ilicifolia, Hydnocarpus kunstleri, Hydnocarpus macrocarpa, Hydnocarpus nana, Hydnocarpus octandra, Hydnocarpus pinguis, Hydnocarpus polypetalus, Hydnocarpus saigonensis, Hydnocarpus scortechinii, Hydnocarpus subfalcata, Hydnocarpus sumatranus, Hydnocarpus tenuipetalus, Hydnocarpus venenata, Hydnocarpus verrucosus, Hydnocarpus woodii, Hydnocarpus wrayi, Hydnocarpus yatesii, Hydnocarpus kurzii, Hydnocarpus annamensis, Hydnocarpus hainanensis, Hydnocarpus pentandrus, Hydnocarpus annamica, Hydnocarpus alpinus, Hydnocarpus castaneus, Hydnocarpus corymbosus, Hydnocarpus cucurbitinus, Hydnocarpus heterophyllus, Hydnocarpus ilicifolius, Hydnocarpus macrocarpus, Hydnocarpus nanus, Hydnocarpus octandrus,

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
Lorenz Oken (1779-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oken' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:365635-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.