Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
camargoi
ID:
1329483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Morillo) Meve & Liede

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 1001 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341937



Common Names

  • Pentacyphus camargoi
  • Camargoi Pentacyphus
  • Camargoi Snake Plant


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Description

Pentacyphus camargoi (also called Camargo's Pentacyphus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It grows in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pentacyphus camargoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentacyphus camargoi is a yellow puff-like flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentacyphus camargoi is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m (9.8 ft) tall. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained, acidic soil and kept at a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained, acidic soil.

Where to Find Pentacyphus camargoi

Pentacyphus camargoi can be found in Brazil.

Pentacyphus camargoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentacyphus camargoi?

Pentacyphus camargoi

What type of plant is Pentacyphus camargoi?

It is a shrub

Where is Pentacyphus camargoi found?

It is found in India and Bhutan

Species in the Pentacyphus genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.