Status:
valid
Authors:
King
Source:
ksu
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 60: 103 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475661
Common Names
- Pentace curtisii
- Curtisii Pentace
- Curtisii-leaf Pentace
Description
Pentace curtisii (also called Curtis's Pentace, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a rosette of leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pentace curtisii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentace curtisii has white flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentace curtisii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pentace curtisii
Pentace curtisii is native to Thailand.
Pentace curtisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentace curtisii?
Pentace curtisii
What is the common name of Pentace curtisii?
Curtis' Pentace
What is the natural habitat of Pentace curtisii?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Pentace genus
Pentace erectinervia,
Pentace chartacea,
Pentace concolor,
Pentace cordifolia,
Pentace corneri,
Pentace curtisii,
Pentace hirtula,
Pentace adenophora,
Pentace excelsa,
Pentace eximia,
Pentace floribunda,
Pentace grandiflora,
Pentace discolor,
Pentace burmanica,
Pentace borneensis,
Pentace acuta,
Pentace griffithii,
Pentace polyantha,
Pentace laxiflora,
Pentace macrophylla,
Pentace macroptera,
Pentace microlepidota,
Pentace oligoneura,
Pentace truncata,
Pentace perakensis,
Pentace triptera,
Pentace rigida,
Pentace strychnoidea,
Pentace subintegra,
Pentace sumatrana,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,