Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
pentoptera
ID:
615398

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.E.Bohlin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 8: 247 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614730

Common Names

  • Colignonia pentoptera
  • Five-winged Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Xyris pentoptera

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Description

Colignonia pentoptera (also called Five-winged Colignonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in wet grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Colignonia pentoptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colignonia pentoptera is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colignonia pentoptera is a shrub native to South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. It is also sensitive to frost.

Where to Find Colignonia pentoptera

Colignonia pentoptera is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.

Colignonia pentoptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colignonia pentoptera?

Colignonia pentoptera

What are the common names of Colignonia pentoptera?

Pentoptera colignonia, pentoptera

What are the uses of Colignonia pentoptera?

Colignonia pentoptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2730902: Based on the initial data import
Jan Eric Bohlin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Bohlin' in the authors string.