Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
motleyi
ID:
395194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 23: 168 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394526

Common Names

  • Pentaspadon motleyi
  • Motley's Pentaspadon
  • Pentaspadon

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Synonyms

  • Nothoprotium sumatranum Miq. [unknown]
  • Pentaspadon officinalis Holmes ex King [unknown]
  • Pentaspadon moskowskii Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Rhus novoguineensis Lauterb. [unknown]

Description

Pentaspadon motleyi (also called Motley's Pentaspadon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem and a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in grasslands, scrub, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pentaspadon motleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes and to make furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pentaspadon motleyi is a small, yellow, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentaspadon motleyi is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Pentaspadon motleyi

Pentaspadon motleyi can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Pentaspadon motleyi FAQ

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Annonaceae

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

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