Pentopetia lutea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
1241891
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klack. & Civeyrel
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 19: 267 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241229
Common Names
- Yellow Pentopetia
- Pentopetia Lutea
- Yellow Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentopetia lutea (also called Yellow pentopetia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It is a spreading shrub or tree with white flowers and is typically 3–10 m tall. It is found in open areas, disturbed sites, and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pentopetia lutea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentopetia lutea is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds of this plant are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentopetia lutea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Pentopetia lutea
Pentopetia lutea is native to Central and South America.
Pentopetia lutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentopetia lutea?
Pentopetia lutea
What is the common name of Pentopetia lutea?
Yellow Pentopetia
What is the natural habitat of Pentopetia lutea?
It is native to Central America and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50111206: Based on the initial data import
Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.
Laure Civeyrel (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Civeyrel' in the authors string.