Pentaphragma albiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albiflorum
ID:
482620
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Pearson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 28: t. 2706 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481952
Common Names
- Pentaphragma albiflorum
- Pentaphragma albiflorum
- Pentaphragma albiflorum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentaphragma albiflorum (also called White-Flowered Pentaphragma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pentaphragma albiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentaphragma albiflorum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green cone with a single seed inside.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentaphragma albiflorum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or division of the root ball.
Where to Find Pentaphragma albiflorum
Pentaphragma albiflorum is a species of flowering plant found in Mexico and Central America.
Pentaphragma albiflorum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Pentaphragma albiflorum?
Pentaphragma albiflorum is native to tropical Africa.
What is the average height of Pentaphragma albiflorum?
Pentaphragma albiflorum typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Pentaphragma albiflorum?
Pentaphragma albiflorum has an average lifespan of 10-15 years.
Species in the Pentaphragma genus
Pentaphragma acuminatum, Pentaphragma albiflorum, Pentaphragma aurantiaca, Pentaphragma bartlettii, Pentaphragma grandis, Pentaphragma combretiflorum, Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme, Pentaphragma decurrens, Pentaphragma ellipticum, Pentaphragma gamopetalum, Pentaphragma honbaense, Pentaphragma tetrapetalum, Pentaphragma spatulisepalum, Pentaphragma grandiflorum, Pentaphragma tenuiflorum, Pentaphragma viride, Pentaphragma winitii, Pentaphragma horsfieldii, Pentaphragma insigne, Pentaphragma jaherii, Pentaphragma lambirense, Pentaphragma longisepalum, Pentaphragma prostratum, Pentaphragma mindanaense, Pentaphragma paucinerve, Pentaphragma platyphyllum, Pentaphragma lanuginosum, Pentaphragma begoniifolia, Pentaphragma sinense, Pentaphragma spicatum, Pentaphragma bicolor, Pentaphragma pendulum,
Species in the Pentaphragmataceae family
Pentaphragma acuminatum, Pentaphragma albiflorum, Pentaphragma aurantiaca, Pentaphragma bartlettii, Pentaphragma grandis, Pentaphragma combretiflorum, Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme, Pentaphragma decurrens, Pentaphragma ellipticum, Pentaphragma gamopetalum, Pentaphragma honbaense, Pentaphragma tetrapetalum, Pentaphragma spatulisepalum, Pentaphragma grandiflorum, Pentaphragma tenuiflorum, Pentaphragma viride, Pentaphragma winitii, Pentaphragma horsfieldii, Pentaphragma insigne, Pentaphragma jaherii, Pentaphragma lambirense, Pentaphragma longisepalum, Pentaphragma prostratum, Pentaphragma mindanaense, Pentaphragma paucinerve, Pentaphragma platyphyllum, Pentaphragma lanuginosum, Pentaphragma begoniifolia, Pentaphragma sinense, Pentaphragma spicatum, Pentaphragma bicolor, Pentaphragma pendulum,
References
Henry Harold Welch Pearson (1870-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Pearson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144249-1: Based on the initial data import