Pentace macrophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
King
Source:
ksu
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 60: 104 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475694
Common Names
- Pentace macrophylla
- Macrophylla Pentace
- Pentace
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentace macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Pentace, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and tall, slender stems that bear tubular, two-lipped, pink or purple flowers. It is found in dry, rocky, open areas, such as hillsides, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pentace macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentace macrophylla 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla
Pentace macrophylla is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Pentace macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentace macrophylla?
Pentace macrophylla
What is the common name of Pentace macrophylla?
Large-leaved Pentace
What is the natural habitat of Pentace macrophylla?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:835001-1: Based on the initial data import