Pentaphragma platyphyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphyllum
ID:
482671
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 17: 322 (1920 publ. 1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482003
Common Names
- Pentaphragma platyphyllum
- Broad-Leaf Pentaphragma
- Broad-Leaf Pentaphragma Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentaphragma platyphyllum (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 platyphyllum 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 platyphyllum has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Pentaphragma platyphyllum 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 platyphyllum
Pentaphragma platyphyllum is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Pentaphragma platyphyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentaphragma platyphyllum?
Pentaphragma platyphyllum
What is the common name of Pentaphragma platyphyllum?
Broad-leaved pentaphragma
Where is Pentaphragma platyphyllum 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,
References
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144273-1: Based on the initial data import