Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
annamense
ID:
1041010

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Evrard & Tardieu) P.H.Hô

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Cayco Vietnam 2(1): 474 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040348



Common Names

  • Pentaspadon
  • Annamense
  • Annamense Pentaspadon


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Description

Pentaspadon annamense (also called Annam Pentaspadon, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Vietnam. It has bright green foliage and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pentaspadon annamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pentaspadon annamense plant produces small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery outer coating. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentaspadon annamense is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame or greenhouse.

Where to Find Pentaspadon annamense

Pentaspadon annamense is native to Vietnam.

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100367502: Based on the initial data import
Marie-Laure Tardieu-Blot (1902-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardieu' in the authors string.
Francis Evrard (1885-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Evrard' in the authors string.