Status:
valid
Authors:
(Leandri) G.L.Webster
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 81: 106 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263814
Common Names
- Pantadenia chauvetiae
- Chauvetiae Pantadenia
- Chauvetia's Pantadenia
Synonyms
- Parapantadenia chauvetiae Leandri & Capuron [unknown]
Description
Pantadenia chauvetiae (also called Chauvet's Pantadenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It is found in woodlands and savannas. It has a spreading crown with small, yellow flowers and leathery leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Pantadenia chauvetiae is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pantadenia chauvetiae has white, yellow and pink flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pantadenia chauvetiae is a perennial herb that prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pantadenia chauvetiae
Pantadenia chauvetiae is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Pantadenia chauvetiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pantadenia chauvetiae?
Pantadenia chauvetiae
What is the common name of Pantadenia chauvetiae?
Chauvet's Pantadenia
What is the natural habitat of Pantadenia chauvetiae?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
Species in the Pantadenia genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,