Description
Pentagonia dwyeriana (also called Dwyer's pentagonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pentagonia dwyeriana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentagonia dwyeriana is a white or yellowish-white tube-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are usually small and have a single, upright stem with simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentagonia dwyeriana is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and allowed to root in a warm, humid environment. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Pentagonia dwyeriana
Pentagonia dwyeriana is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and Zambia.