Pentaphragma decurrens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decurrens
ID:
482628
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 244 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481960
Common Names
- Pentaphragma decurrens
- Pentaphragma decurrens
- Pentaphragma decurrens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentaphragma decurrens (also called Decurrent 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 decurrens 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 decurrens 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 decurrens 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 decurrens
Pentaphragma decurrens is a species of flowering plant found in Mexico and Central America.
Pentaphragma decurrens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentaphragma decurrens?
Pentaphragma decurrens
What is the family of Pentaphragma decurrens?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Pentaphragma decurrens?
Decurrent 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:144256-1: Based on the initial data import