Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Tiegh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 267 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413303
Common Names
- Tapinanthus pentagonia
- Pentagon Tapinanthus
- Pentagon Bottlebrush
Synonyms
- Loranthus pentagonia DC. [unknown]
- Scurrula pentagonia G.Don [unknown]
- Loranthus senegalensis De Wild. [unknown]
- Tapinanthus senegalensis (De Wild.) Danser [unknown]
- Tapinanthus pentagonia guineensis Balle [unknown]
Description
Tapinanthus pentagonia (also called Pentagonal Tapinanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and grows in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tapinanthus pentagonia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tapinanthus pentagonia is a small, yellow-green star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, yellow-green and have five petals.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tapinanthus pentagonia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Tapinanthus pentagonia
Tapinanthus pentagonia is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.
Tapinanthus pentagonia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapinanthus pentagonia?
Tapinanthus pentagonia
What type of plant is Tapinanthus pentagonia?
Tapinanthus pentagonia is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Tapinanthus pentagonia?
Tapinanthus pentagonia is native to East Africa
Species in the Tapinanthus genus
Tapinanthus glaucophyllus,
Tapinanthus globifer,
Tapinanthus erianthus,
Tapinanthus forbesii,
Tapinanthus erectotruncatus,
Tapinanthus buchneri,
Tapinanthus bangwensis,
Tapinanthus belvisii,
Tapinanthus constrictiflorus,
Tapinanthus dependens,
Tapinanthus quequensis,
Tapinanthus sessilifolius,
Tapinanthus preussii,
Tapinanthus mechowii,
Tapinanthus malacophyllus,
Tapinanthus longiflorus,
Tapinanthus oleifolius,
Tapinanthus ophiodes,
Tapinanthus ogowensis,
Tapinanthus pentagonia,
Tapinanthus mollissimus,
Tapinanthus rubro-marginatus,
Tapinanthus congolense,
Tapinanthus decurrens,
Tapinanthus viscum,
Tapinanthus sessilifolius,
Tapinanthus buvumae,
Tapinanthus apodanthus,
Tapinanthus buntingii,
Tapinanthus coronatus,
Tapinanthus farmarii,
Tapinanthus letouzeyi,
Tapinanthus cordifolius,
Tapinanthus praetexta,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,