Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
pentandrum
ID:
493609

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dennst.) Mabb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Taxon 26: 533 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492941



Common Names

  • Scleropyrum pentandrum
  • Five-stamened Scleropyrum
  • Five-stamened Triggerplant


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Synonyms

  • Antidesma parasiticum Dillwyn [unknown]
  • Bridelia horrida Dillwyn [unknown]
  • Pyrularia ceylanica A.DC. [unknown]
  • Pyrularia wallichiana A.DC. [unknown]
  • Pyrularia moschifera A.DC. [unknown]
  • Scleropyrum moschiferum S.Moore [unknown]
  • Scleropyrum wallichianum Arn. [unknown]
  • Scleropyrum ridleyi Gamble [unknown]
  • Sphaerocarya moschifera Blume [unknown]
  • Heydia horrida Dennst. [unknown]
  • Sphaerocarya wallichiana Wight & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Scleropyrum pentandrum (also called Five-petalled Scleropyrum, among many other common names) is an erect shrub, up to 2 m tall, with a spreading crown. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scleropyrum pentandrum is a small shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleropyrum pentandrum is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleropyrum pentandrum is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Scleropyrum pentandrum

Scleropyrum pentandrum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and South East Asia.

Scleropyrum pentandrum FAQ

What is the common name of Scleropyrum pentandrum?

Five-petaled scleropyrum

What is the scientific name of Five-petaled scleropyrum?

Scleropyrum pentandrum

What type of plant is Scleropyrum pentandrum?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2581913: Based on the initial data import
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
August Wilhelm Dennstedt (1776-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dennst.' in the authors string.