Pentastemona egregia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
egregia
ID:
725336
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schott) Steenis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Blumea 28: 162 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724669
Common Names
- Pentastemona egregia
- Egregia Pentastemona
- Pentastemona Egregia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentastemona egregia (also called Red Meranti, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is native to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. It is a medium-sized to large tree, growing up to 40 meters tall. It is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests, up to 1000 meters elevation.
Uses & Benefits
Pentastemona egregia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentastemona egregia is yellowish-green in color, with a long, tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentastemona egregia is a tropical tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Pentastemona egregia
Pentastemona egregia is native to tropical forests in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Pentastemona egregia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentastemona egregia?
Pentastemona egregia
What is the family of Pentastemona egregia?
Dipterocarpaceae
What is the habitat of Pentastemona egregia?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Pentastemona genus
Species in the Stemonaceae family
Croomia heterosepala, Croomia japonica, Croomia pauciflora, Croomia saitoana, Croomia hyugaensis, Croomia kinoshitae, Pentastemona egregia, Pentastemona sumatrana, Stemona prostrata, Stemona angusta, Stemona lucida, Stemona aphylla, Stemona cochinchinensis, Stemona kerrii, Stemona mairei, Stemona pierrei, Stemona squamigera, Stemona collinsae, Stemona australiana, Stemona burkillii, Stemona curtisii, Stemona griffithiana, Stemona japonica, Stemona javanica, Stemona kurzii, Stemona parviflora, Stemona sessilifolia, Stemona tuberosa, Stemona phyllantha, Stemona involuta, Stemona rupestris, Stemona hirtella, Stemona namkhunensis, Stemona fimbritepala, Stichoneuron caudatum, Stichoneuron membranaceum, Stichoneuron bognerianum, Stichoneuron calcicola, Stichoneuron halabalense,
References
Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:911060-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.