Pentopetia albicans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albicans
ID:
1256297
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jum. & H.Perrier) Klack.
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Candollea 54: 308 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255635
Common Names
- Pentopetia albicans
- Albicans Pentopetia
- Albicans Tree Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentopetia albicans (also called White-Flowered Pentopetia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Pentopetia albicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, coughs, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentopetia albicans has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentopetia albicans is a shrub native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and root them in a moist, well-draining potting mix. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Pentopetia albicans
Pentopetia albicans is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Pentopetia albicans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentopetia albicans?
Pentopetia albicans
What is the common name of Pentopetia albicans?
White Pentopetia
What is the natural habitat of Pentopetia albicans?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Pentopetia genus
Pentopetia calycina, Pentopetia urceolata, Pentopetia bosseri, Pentopetia longipetala, Pentopetia intermedia, Pentopetia ecoronata, Pentopetia dolichopodia, Pentopetia astephana, Pentopetia viridis, Pentopetia androsaemifolia, Pentopetia cotoneaster, Pentopetia bidens, Pentopetia boivinii, Pentopetia elastica, Pentopetia mollis, Pentopetia pinnata, Pentopetia glaberrima, Pentopetia dasynema, Pentopetia grevei, Pentopetia lutea, Pentopetia albicans, Pentopetia ovalifolia,
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
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Henri Lucien Jumelle (1866-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jum.' in the authors string.
Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1011612-1: Based on the initial data import