Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 241 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482005
Common Names
- Pentaphragma lanuginosum
- Woolly Pentaphragma
- Woolly Pentaphragma Vine
Description
Pentaphragma lanuginosum (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 lanuginosum 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 lanuginosum has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentaphragma lanuginosum 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 lanuginosum
Pentaphragma lanuginosum is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Pentaphragma lanuginosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentaphragma lanuginosum?
Pentaphragma lanuginosum
What is the common name of Pentaphragma lanuginosum?
Woolly pentaphragma
Where is Pentaphragma lanuginosum found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
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,