Pentopetia astephana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
astephana
ID:
510613
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klack.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Candollea 62: 234 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509945
Common Names
- Pentopetia astephana
- Astephana Pentopetia
- Astephana Pentopetia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentopetia astephana (also called Astephana Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a thick, fleshy trunk and grows to a height of about 30–50 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pentopetia astephana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make tea and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentopetia astephana is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have green leaves and white stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentopetia astephana can be propagated by division. It grows best in partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.
Where to Find Pentopetia astephana
Pentopetia astephana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Pentopetia astephana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentopetia astephana?
Pentopetia astephana
What is the common name of Pentopetia astephana?
Astephana
What is the natural habitat of Pentopetia astephana?
Tropical and subtropical regions of India
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
Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77087847-1: Based on the initial data import