Pentaphragma sinense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinense
ID:
1291002
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl. & E.H.Wilson
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 160 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290340
Common Names
- Chinese Pentaphragma
- Pentaphragma sinense
- Bellflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentaphragma sinense (also called Chinese Pentaphragma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa, and is found in dry woodlands and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Pentaphragma sinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentaphragma sinense has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are thin and lanky with long stems and small leaves.
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Pentaphragma sinense can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Pentaphragma sinense FAQ
What is the common name of Pentaphragma sinense?
Chinese Pentaphragma
What is the natural habitat of Pentaphragma sinense?
Dry bushveld, grassland, and savanna
What is the size of Pentaphragma sinense?
It can reach a height of 2–4 m (6.6–13.1 ft)
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-5504881: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.