Pentopetia calycina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calycina
ID:
392891
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klack.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Candollea 54: 325 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392223
Common Names
- Pentopetia calycina
- Calycina Pentopetia
- Calycina Velvet Plant
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Pentopetia calycina (also called 'Calyx-Cup Pentopetia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Pentopetia. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-white flowers. The leaves and stems of Pentopetia calycina are used in herbal medicine.
Uses & Benefits
Pentopetia calycina is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentopetia calycina has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Pentopetia calycina is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Pentopetia calycina
Pentopetia calycina is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Pentopetia calycina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentopetia calycina?
Pentopetia calycina
What is the common name of Pentopetia calycina?
Calycina pentopetia
What is the natural habitat of Pentopetia calycina?
Tropical forests
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:1011615-1: Based on the initial data import