Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pentapetala
ID:
1555018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deble & B.P.Moreira

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 416: 288 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034544



Common Names

  • Scoparia pentapetala
  • Pentapetala Scoparia
  • Scoparia Plant


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Description

Scoparia pentapetala (also called Five-petal Scoparia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with hairy stems and small purple flowers. It is native to India and is found in moist grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scoparia pentapetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scoparia pentapetala is white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Scoparia pentapetala can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Scoparia pentapetala

Scoparia pentapetala is a species of shrub found in the subtropical forests of South America.

Scoparia pentapetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scoparia pentapetala?

Scoparia pentapetala

What is the common name of Scoparia pentapetala?

Five-petal Sweet-broom

Where is Scoparia pentapetala found?

Scoparia pentapetala is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77202130-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].