Status:
valid
Authors:
(Evrard & Tardieu) P.H.Hô
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Cayco Vietnam 2(1): 474 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394524
Common Names
- Pentaspadon poilanei
- Poilane's Pentaspadon
- Pentaspadon
Synonyms
- Microstemon poilanei Evrard & Tardieu [unknown]
Description
Pentaspadon poilanei (also called Poilane's 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 poilanei 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 poilanei 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 poilanei 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 poilanei
Pentaspadon poilanei can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pentaspadon poilanei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentaspadon poilanei?
Pentaspadon poilanei
What is the common name of Pentaspadon poilanei?
Poilanei Pentaspadon
What is the family of Pentaspadon poilanei?
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,