Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
thyrsiflorus
ID:
1135405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 539 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134743

Common Names

  • Pentascyphus thyrsiflorus
  • Thyrsiflorus Pentascyphus
  • Pentascyphus Thyrsiflorus

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Description

Pentascyphus thyrsiflorus (also called 'Thyrsiflorus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a woody vine with alternate, pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pentascyphus thyrsiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pentascyphus thyrsiflorus are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentascyphus thyrsiflorus can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well rooted.

Where to Find Pentascyphus thyrsiflorus

Pentascyphus thyrsiflorus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Pentascyphus genus

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References