Pentaphragma combretiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
combretiflorum
ID:
482625
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 243 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481957
Common Names
- Pentaphragma combretiflorum
- Pentaphragma combretiflorum
- Pentaphragma combretiflorum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentaphragma combretiflorum (also called Combretum-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 combretiflorum 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 combretiflorum 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 combretiflorum is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Pentaphragma combretiflorum
Pentaphragma combretiflorum is a species of flowering plant found in Mexico and Central America.
Pentaphragma combretiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentaphragma combretiflorum?
Pentaphragma combretiflorum
What is the family of Pentaphragma combretiflorum?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Pentaphragma combretiflorum?
Combretum 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
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144253-1: Based on the initial data import