Pentace laxiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 30: 82 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475693
Common Names
- Pentace laxiflora
- Laxiflora Pentace
- Pentace
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentace laxiflora (also called Loose-flowered Pentace, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and short, slender stems that bear tubular, two-lipped, white or pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky, open areas, such as hillsides, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pentace laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentace laxiflora has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentace laxiflora is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer.
Where to Find Pentace laxiflora
Pentace laxiflora is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Pentace laxiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentace laxiflora?
Pentace laxiflora
What is the common name of Pentace laxiflora?
Pentace laxiflora
What is the family of Pentace laxiflora?
Thymelaeaceae
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,
References
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:835000-1: Based on the initial data import