Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
bentii
ID:
1252643

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Liede

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 114: 91 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251981

Common Names

  • Bent's Pentatropis
  • Bent's Pentatropium
  • Bentii Pentatropis

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Description

Pentatropis bentii (also called Bent's pentatropis, among many other common names) is a cactus native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, spiny stems. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as deserts and mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Pentatropis bentii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentatropis bentii has white flowers with yellow centers and the seeds are small, black and globular. The seedlings have small, oval cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentatropis bentii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in the garden and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pentatropis bentii

Pentatropis bentii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Pentatropis bentii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentatropis bentii?

Pentatropis bentii

What are the common names of Pentatropis bentii?

Bent's Pentatropis

What is the natural habitat of Pentatropis bentii?

Pentatropis bentii is native to India and is found in dry and rocky areas

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-50163535: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.