Pentace strychnoidea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
King
Source:
ksu
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 60: 105 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475704
Common Names
- Pentace strychnoidea
- Strychnoidea Pentace
- Pentace Strychnoidea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentace strychnoidea (also called 'Strychnoid Pentace', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pentacaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall, with oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pentace strychnoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentace strychnoidea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentace strychnoidea is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and moist soil. It is best to water it regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Pentace strychnoidea
Pentace strychnoidea is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Pentace strychnoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentace strychnoidea?
Pentace strychnoidea
What is the common name of Pentace strychnoidea?
Strychnoid Pentace
What is the natural habitat of Pentace strychnoidea?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Pentace genus
Pentace erectinervia, Pentace chartacea, Pentace concolor, Pentace cordifolia, Pentace corneri, Pentace curtisii, Pentace hirtula, Pentace adenophora, Pentace excelsa, Pentace eximia, Pentace floribunda, Pentace grandiflora, Pentace discolor, Pentace burmanica, Pentace borneensis, Pentace acuta, Pentace griffithii, Pentace polyantha, Pentace laxiflora, Pentace macrophylla, Pentace macroptera, Pentace microlepidota, Pentace oligoneura, Pentace truncata, Pentace perakensis, Pentace triptera, Pentace rigida, Pentace strychnoidea, Pentace subintegra, Pentace sumatrana,
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,
References
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:835010-1: Based on the initial data import