Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
luteum
ID:
267469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) B.F.Hansen & Wunderlin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Taxon 35: 167 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266801

Common Names

  • Pentalinon luteum
  • Luteum Pentalinon
  • Luteum Five-petal

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Synonyms

  • Laseguea jaegeri Miers [unknown]
  • Laseguea pubiflora Miers [unknown]
  • Mitozus jamaicensis Miers [unknown]
  • Apocynum speciosissimum Mill. [unknown]
  • Neriandra suberecta A.DC. [unknown]
  • Pentalinon luteum sericeum (R.W.Long) D.B.Ward [unknown]
  • Pentalinon suberectum Voigt [unknown]
  • Asketanthera obtusifolia Alain [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia barbata Miers [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia laxiflora Miers [unknown]
  • Urechites andrewsii Small [unknown]
  • Urechites angustifolius (Ekman & Helwig) Lippold [unknown]
  • Urechites dolichanthus Urb. [unknown]
  • Urechites jaegeri Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Urechites jamaicensis Miers [unknown]
  • Urechites luteus (L.) Britton [unknown]
  • Urechites luteus angustifolius Ekman & Helwig [unknown]
  • Urechites luteus sericeus R.W.Long [unknown]
  • Urechites neriandrus Rolfe [unknown]
  • Urechites pinetorum Small [unknown]
  • Urechites suberectus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Vinca lutea L. [unknown]
  • Chariomma domingensis Miers [unknown]
  • Chariomma flava (Hook.) Miers [unknown]
  • Chariomma mucronulata Miers [unknown]
  • Chariomma scandens Miers [unknown]
  • Chariomma surrecta Miers [unknown]
  • Chariomma verticillata Miers [unknown]
  • Dipladenia flava Hook. [unknown]
  • Echites andrewsii Chapm. [unknown]
  • Echites barbatus Ham. [unknown]
  • Echites catesbaei G.Don [unknown]
  • Echites christophorianus Ham. [unknown]
  • Echites domingensis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Echites heterophyllus J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Echites jamaicensis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Echites neriandrus Griseb. [unknown]
  • Echites obovatus Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Echites pellieri Loudon [unknown]
  • Echites suberectus Andrews [illegitimate]
  • Echites suberectus Jacq. [unknown]
  • Angadenia jamaicensis (Griseb.) Lippold [unknown]
  • Haemadictyon suberectum G.Don [unknown]
  • Urechites suberecta (Jacq.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Chariomma domingense (Jacq.) Miers [unknown]
  • Urechites suberecta glabratus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Urechites suberecta rotundifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Pentalinon luteum (also called Pentalinon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pentalinon luteum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentalinon luteum has yellow flowers with five petals that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentalinon luteum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Pentalinon luteum

Pentalinon luteum can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Pentalinon luteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentalinon luteum?

Pentalinon luteum

What is the common name of Pentalinon luteum?

Yellow Pentalinon

What is the natural habitat of Pentalinon luteum?

Dry forests

Species in the Pentalinon genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-149824: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Richard P. Wunderlin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wunderlin' in the authors string.
Bruce Frederick Hansen (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.F.Hansen' in the authors string.