Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
caudatum
ID:
1102990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Wight

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 60 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102328

Common Names

  • Caudate Pentasacme
  • Caudate Pentasacme
  • Caudate Pentasacme

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Description

Pentasacme caudatum (also called Tailed Pentasacme, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a short stem, native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It grows in dry, rocky and sandy soils in open and sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pentasacme caudatum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of natural dyes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentasacme caudatum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentasacme caudatum is a perennial herb that is native to India. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Pentasacme caudatum

Pentasacme caudatum can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

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 tro-2602029: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.