Pentaphragma aurantiaca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
482622
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
ksu
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 188 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481954
Common Names
- Pentaphragma aurantiaca
- Pentaphragma aurantiaca
- Pentaphragma aurantiaca
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- Pentaphragma pulgarense Elmer [unknown]
- Pentaphragma obtusifolium Merr. [unknown]
Description
Pentaphragma aurantiaca (also called Orange-flowered Pentaphragma, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub with succulent leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pentaphragma aurantiaca 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 aurantiaca 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 aurantiaca 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 aurantiaca
Pentaphragma aurantiaca is a species of flowering plant found in Mexico and Central America.
Pentaphragma aurantiaca FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Pentaphragma aurantiaca?
Pentaphragma aurantiaca is native to tropical Africa.
What is the average height of Pentaphragma aurantiaca?
Pentaphragma aurantiaca typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Pentaphragma aurantiaca?
Pentaphragma aurantiaca 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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144250-1: Based on the initial data import