Pentaphragma spicatum - 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:
spicatum
ID:
1291003
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 21: 512 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290341
Common Names
- Spiked Pentaphragma
- Pentaphragma spicatum
- Bellflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentaphragma spicatum (also called Spiked 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 spicatum is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for textiles.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentaphragma spicatum 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 spicatum can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Pentaphragma spicatum FAQ
What is the common name of Pentaphragma spicatum?
Spiked Pentaphragma
What is the natural habitat of Pentaphragma spicatum?
Dry bushveld, grassland, and savanna
What is the size of Pentaphragma spicatum?
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-5504882: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.