Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Picramniales
Genus:
Species:
pentandra
ID:
475412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. Occid. 1: 220 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474744



Common Names

  • Picramnia pentandra
  • Caboclo-Pau-de-Caboclo
  • Caboclo-Pau


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Description

Picramnia pentandra (also called Pentandra, among many other common names) is a small tree with white flowers and yellow-green fruits. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a popular ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Picramnia pentandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picramnia pentandra is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and round, with a black and white speckled pattern. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picramnia pentandra is a shrub or small tree that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Picramnia pentandra

Picramnia pentandra is native to Central and South America.

Picramnia pentandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picramnia pentandra?

Picramnia pentandra

What are the common names of Picramnia pentandra?

Common names of Picramnia pentandra include Five-petaled picramnia and Five-petaled false picramnia.

What type of plant is Picramnia pentandra?

Picramnia pentandra is a species of flowering plant in the family Simaroubaceae.

Species in the Picramnia genus

Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris, Picramnia excelsa, Picramnia andrade-limae, Picramnia thomasii, Picramnia coccinea,

Species in the Picramniaceae family

Alvaradoa amorphoides, Alvaradoa arborescens, Alvaradoa haitiensis, Alvaradoa jamaicensis, Alvaradoa lewisii, Alvaradoa subovata, Nothotalisia cancellata, Nothotalisia piranii, Nothotalisia peruviana, Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris,

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