Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner & Champ.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 1: 244 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091505
Common Names
- Pentaphylax euryoides
- Euryoides Pentaphylax
- Pentaphylax Euryoides
Description
Pentaphylax euryoides (also called Euryoides Pentaphylax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Penaeaceae. It is native to Central America, where it is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and wet forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pentaphylax euryoides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentaphylax euryoides is a white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentaphylax euryoides is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is best propagated from cuttings or by seed. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Pentaphylax euryoides
Pentaphylax euryoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky coastal areas.
Species in the Pentaphylax genus
Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family
Adinandra angustifolia,
Adinandra acuminata,
Adinandra acuta,
Adinandra angulata,
Adinandra anisobasis,
Adinandra annamensis,
Adinandra apoensis,
Adinandra argentifolia,
Adinandra auriformis,
Adinandra bicuspidata,
Adinandra bockiana,
Adinandra borneensis,
Adinandra brassii,
Adinandra brefeldii,
Adinandra calciphila,
Adinandra caudata,
Adinandra celebica,
Adinandra clemensiae,
Adinandra coarctata,
Adinandra collettiana,
Adinandra collina,
Adinandra colombonensis,
Adinandra cordifolia,
Adinandra corneriana,
Adinandra crassifolia,
Adinandra dasyantha,
Adinandra donnaiensis,
Adinandra dubia,
Adinandra dumosa,
Adinandra elegans,
Adinandra elliptica,
Adinandra endertii,
Adinandra epunctata,
Adinandra excelsa,
Adinandra eymae,
Adinandra filipes,
Adinandra forbesii,
Adinandra formosana,
Adinandra gallatlyi,
Adinandra glischroloma,
Adinandra grandifolia,
Adinandra grandis,
Adinandra griffithii,
Adinandra hainanensis,
Adinandra hirta,
Adinandra howii,
Adinandra impressa,
Adinandra inaequalis,
Adinandra integerrima,
Adinandra javanica,