Pentaphragma bartlettii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bartlettii
ID:
482623
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Pap. Michigan Acad. Sci. 19: 201 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481955
Common Names
- Pentaphragma bartlettii
- Pentaphragma bartlettii
- Pentaphragma bartlettii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentaphragma bartlettii (also called Bartlett's 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 bartlettii 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 bartlettii 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 bartlettii 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 bartlettii
Pentaphragma bartlettii is a species of flowering plant found in Mexico and Central America.
Pentaphragma bartlettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentaphragma bartlettii?
Pentaphragma bartlettii
What is the family of Pentaphragma bartlettii?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Pentaphragma bartlettii?
Bartlett's Pentaphragma
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144251-1: Based on the initial data import