Pentaphragma horsfieldii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horsfieldii
ID:
482657
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Airy Shaw
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 249 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481989
Common Names
- Pentaphragma horsfieldii
- Horsfield's Pentaphragma
- Horsfield's Pentaphragma Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pentaphragma scortechinii King & Gamble [unknown]
- Pentaphragma sumatrana Ridl. [unknown]
- Pentaphragma integrifolium Merr. [unknown]
- Cyrtandra horsfieldii Miq. [unknown]
Description
Pentaphragma horsfieldii (also called Five-petal Clematis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is a woody climber with simple, opposite leaves and white flowers with five petals. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pentaphragma horsfieldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentaphragma horsfieldii has small yellow flowers, small brown seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentaphragma horsfieldii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Pentaphragma horsfieldii
Pentaphragma horsfieldii is native to Vietnam and can be found in the mountains of the Annamite Range.
Pentaphragma horsfieldii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Pentaphragma horsfieldii?
Pentaphragma horsfieldii is native to tropical Africa.
What is the average height of Pentaphragma horsfieldii?
Pentaphragma horsfieldii typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Pentaphragma horsfieldii?
Pentaphragma horsfieldii 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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
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:144262-1: Based on the initial data import