Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
reticulatum
ID:
267425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Flora 47: 533 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266757



Common Names

  • Reticulate Pentabrachion
  • Reticulate Starfish
  • Reticulate Sea Star


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Synonyms

  • Actephila africana Pax [unknown]
  • Actephila reticulata (Müll.Arg.) Pax [unknown]
  • Amanoa laurifolia Pax [unknown]

Description

Pentabrachion reticulatum (also called Reticulate Pentabrachion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pentabrachion reticulatum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentabrachion reticulatum is white and has five petals. Its seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are very small and have a single, long, thin stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentabrachion reticulatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, actively growing plants and planted in a well-drained medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pentabrachion reticulatum

Pentabrachion reticulatum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Pentabrachion reticulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentabrachion reticulatum?

Pentabrachion reticulatum

What type of plant is Pentabrachion reticulatum?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.

Where is Pentabrachion reticulatum found?

It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Species in the Pentabrachion genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References