Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyrtandriforme
ID:
482627
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 242 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481959
Common Names
- Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme
- Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme
- Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme (also called Cyrtandriform 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 cyrtandriforme 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 cyrtandriforme 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 cyrtandriforme is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is propagated by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Layering should be done in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme
Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme is a species of flowering plant found in Mexico and Central America.
Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme?
Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme
What is the family of Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme?
Cyrtandra-like 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:144255-1: Based on the initial data import