Radermachera pentandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentandra
ID:
779398
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 28: t. 2728 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778731
Common Names
- Radermachera pentandra
- Pentandra Banyan
- Pentandra Tree
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Radermachera pentandra (also called Five-petalled Radermachera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Radermachera pentandra has been used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Radermachera pentandra has white flowers with yellow centers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings have glossy, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Radermachera pentandra is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Radermachera pentandra
Radermachera pentandra is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in the wild.
Radermachera pentandra FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Radermachera pentandra?
Radermachera pentandra is native to India and Sri Lanka.
What are the soil requirements for Radermachera pentandra?
Radermachera pentandra prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
What is the best way to propagate Radermachera pentandra?
Radermachera pentandra can be propagated from seed or cuttings.
Species in the Radermachera genus
Radermachera boniana, Radermachera coriacea, Radermachera eberhardtii, Radermachera frondosa, Radermachera gigantea, Radermachera glandulosa, Radermachera hainanensis, Radermachera inflata, Radermachera microcalyx, Radermachera peninsularis, Radermachera pentandra, Radermachera quadripinna, Radermachera ramiflora, Radermachera sinica, Radermachera stellata, Radermachera xylocarpa, Radermachera yunnanensis, Radermachera quadripinnata,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110515-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].