Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib in Kerr
Source:
ksu
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 334 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481986
Common Names
- Pentaphragma winitii
- Winit's Pentaphragma
- Winit's Pentaphragma Vine
Description
Pentaphragma winitii (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 winitii 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 winitii has small yellow flowers, small brown seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentaphragma winitii 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 winitii
Pentaphragma winitii is native to Vietnam and can be found in the mountains of the Annamite Range.
Pentaphragma winitii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentaphragma winitii?
Pentaphragma winitii
What is the family of Pentaphragma winitii?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Pentaphragma winitii?
Winit's Pentaphragma
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,