Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Burtt
Source:
ksu
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 305 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394528
Common Names
- Pentaspadon minutiflora
- Small-flowered Pentaspadon
- Pentaspadon
Description
Pentaspadon minutiflora (also called Small-flowered Pentaspadon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem and a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in grasslands, scrub, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pentaspadon minutiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes and to make furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentaspadon minutiflora is a small, yellow, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentaspadon minutiflora is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Pentaspadon minutiflora
Pentaspadon minutiflora can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pentaspadon minutiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentaspadon minutiflora?
Pentaspadon minutiflora
What is the common name of Pentaspadon minutiflora?
Minutiflora Pentaspadon
What is the family of Pentaspadon minutiflora?
Annonaceae
Species in the Pentaspadon genus
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,