Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
pentaphylla
ID:
1410956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Naudin) M.D.Dwivedi, A.K.Pandey & H.Schaef.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(1): 62. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423421



Common Names

  • Pentaphylla Zehneria
  • Pentaphylla-leaf Zehneria
  • Pentaphylla-stipule Zehneria


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Description

Zehneria pentaphylla (also called 'Five-leaved Zehneria', among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, white flowers, and grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zehneria pentaphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zehneria pentaphylla has small, white flowers that are fragrant and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zehneria pentaphylla is a shrub native to Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Zehneria pentaphylla

Zehneria pentaphylla is native to parts of Africa.

Zehneria pentaphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zehneria pentaphylla?

Zehneria pentaphylla

What is the family of Zehneria pentaphylla?

Cucurbitaceae

What is the natural habitat of Zehneria pentaphylla?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

Species in the Zehneria genus

Zehneria alba, Zehneria angolensis, Zehneria baueriana, Zehneria brevirostris, Zehneria erythrobacca, Zehneria hallii, Zehneria hermaphrodita, Zehneria hookeriana, Zehneria capillacea, Zehneria elbertii, Zehneria cunninghamii, Zehneria immarginata, Zehneria neocaledonica, Zehneria minutiflora, Zehneria keayana, Zehneria marlothii, Zehneria pedicellata, Zehneria thwaitesii, Zehneria tridactyla, Zehneria trullifolia, Zehneria tahitensis, Zehneria viridifolia, Zehneria scabra, Zehneria pisifera, Zehneria racemosa, Zehneria repanda, Zehneria tenuispica, Zehneria somalensis, Zehneria sphaerosperma, Zehneria trichocarpa, Zehneria backeri, Zehneria macrantha, Zehneria platysperma, Zehneria nesophila, Zehneria macrosepala, Zehneria lancifolia, Zehneria bodinieri, Zehneria guamensis, Zehneria japonica, Zehneria wallichii, Zehneria mucronata, Zehneria liukiuensis, Zehneria ridens, Zehneria microsperma, Zehneria perrieri, Zehneria madagascariensis, Zehneria martinez-crovettoi, Zehneria peneyana, Zehneria maysorensis, Zehneria rutenbergiana,

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

Charles Victor Naudin (1815-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naudin' in the authors string.
Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.
Arun Kumar Pandey (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Pandey' in the authors string.
Mayank D. Dwivedi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.D.Dwivedi' in the authors string.