Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
glaberrima
ID:
1104602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choux

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 3, 2: 235 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103940



Common Names

  • Glaberrima Pentopetia
  • Glaberrima Star Flower
  • Glaberrima Waxflower


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Description

Pentopetia glaberrima (also called 'Smooth Pentopetia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests, spiny bush and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Pentopetia glaberrima is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentopetia glaberrima is yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentopetia glaberrima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Pentopetia glaberrima

Pentopetia glaberrima is native to China and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is an evergreen shrub.

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,

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