Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chartacea
ID:
476325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Pengum. Lemb.-Lemb. Penelitian Kehut. 87: 32 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475657



Common Names

  • Pentace chartacea
  • Chartacea Pentace
  • Chartacea-leaf Pentace


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Description

Pentace chartacea (also called Chartaceous Pentace, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a rosette of leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pentace chartacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentace chartacea has white flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentace chartacea is a perennial herb that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a cold frame or in the garden.

Where to Find Pentace chartacea

Pentace chartacea is native to Thailand.

Pentace chartacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentace chartacea?

Pentace chartacea

What is the common name of Pentace chartacea?

Pentace

What is the natural habitat of Pentace chartacea?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of South America

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,