Pentastemona sumatrana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumatrana
ID:
725809
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steenis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Blumea 28: 161 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725142
Common Names
- Pentastemona sumatrana
- Sumatran Pentastemona
- Sumatran Pentastemona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentastemona sumatrana (also called Sumatran Pentastemona, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands and prefers well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pentastemona sumatrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentastemona sumatrana has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentastemona sumatrana is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or air layering. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Air layering can be done by wrapping a stem in moist sphagnum moss and allowing it to root. Once rooted, the stem can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Pentastemona sumatrana
Pentastemona sumatrana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Pentastemona sumatrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentastemona sumatrana?
Pentastemona sumatrana
What is the natural habitat of Pentastemona sumatrana?
Pentastemona sumatrana is native to Sumatra.
What are the ideal growing conditions for Pentastemona sumatrana?
Pentastemona sumatrana prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil.
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:900534-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.