Pentopetia bosseri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bosseri
ID:
392901
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klack.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Candollea 54: 290 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392233
Common Names
- Pentopetia bosseri
- Bosseri Pentopetia
- Bosseri Velvet Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentopetia bosseri (also called 'Bosse's Pentopetia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Pentopetia. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-white flowers. The leaves and stems of Pentopetia bosseri are used in herbal medicine.
Uses & Benefits
Pentopetia bosseri has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used to reduce inflammation and to treat skin conditions. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentopetia bosseri has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentopetia bosseri is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Pentopetia bosseri
Pentopetia bosseri is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Pentopetia bosseri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentopetia bosseri?
Pentopetia bosseri
What is the common name of Pentopetia bosseri?
Bossier's pentopetia
What is the natural habitat of Pentopetia bosseri?
Tropical forests
Species in the Pentopetia genus
Pentopetia calycina, Pentopetia urceolata, Pentopetia bosseri, Pentopetia longipetala, Pentopetia intermedia, Pentopetia ecoronata, Pentopetia dolichopodia, Pentopetia astephana, Pentopetia viridis, Pentopetia androsaemifolia, Pentopetia cotoneaster, Pentopetia bidens, Pentopetia boivinii, Pentopetia elastica, Pentopetia mollis, Pentopetia pinnata, Pentopetia glaberrima, Pentopetia dasynema, Pentopetia grevei, Pentopetia lutea, Pentopetia albicans, Pentopetia ovalifolia,
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
Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1011607-1: Based on the initial data import