Pentaphragma begoniifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
begoniifolia
ID:
1036005
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) G.Don
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 731 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035343
Common Names
- Pentaphragma begoniifolia
- Begonia-Leaved Pentaphragma
- Begonia-Leaved Five-Leaved Ivy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentaphragma begoniifolia (also called Begonia-leaved Pentaphragma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and moist woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pentaphragma begoniifolia is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has also been used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentaphragma begoniifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentaphragma begoniifolia is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pentaphragma begoniifolia
Pentaphragma begoniifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Africa.
Species in the Pentaphragma genus
Pentaphragma acuminatum, Pentaphragma albiflorum, Pentaphragma aurantiaca, Pentaphragma bartlettii, Pentaphragma grandis, Pentaphragma combretiflorum, Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme, Pentaphragma decurrens, Pentaphragma ellipticum, Pentaphragma gamopetalum, Pentaphragma honbaense, Pentaphragma tetrapetalum, Pentaphragma spatulisepalum, Pentaphragma grandiflorum, Pentaphragma tenuiflorum, Pentaphragma viride, Pentaphragma winitii, Pentaphragma horsfieldii, Pentaphragma insigne, Pentaphragma jaherii, Pentaphragma lambirense, Pentaphragma longisepalum, Pentaphragma prostratum, Pentaphragma mindanaense, Pentaphragma paucinerve, Pentaphragma platyphyllum, Pentaphragma lanuginosum, Pentaphragma begoniifolia, Pentaphragma sinense, Pentaphragma spicatum, Pentaphragma bicolor, Pentaphragma pendulum,
Species in the Pentaphragmataceae family
Pentaphragma acuminatum, Pentaphragma albiflorum, Pentaphragma aurantiaca, Pentaphragma bartlettii, Pentaphragma grandis, Pentaphragma combretiflorum, Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme, Pentaphragma decurrens, Pentaphragma ellipticum, Pentaphragma gamopetalum, Pentaphragma honbaense, Pentaphragma tetrapetalum, Pentaphragma spatulisepalum, Pentaphragma grandiflorum, Pentaphragma tenuiflorum, Pentaphragma viride, Pentaphragma winitii, Pentaphragma horsfieldii, Pentaphragma insigne, Pentaphragma jaherii, Pentaphragma lambirense, Pentaphragma longisepalum, Pentaphragma prostratum, Pentaphragma mindanaense, Pentaphragma paucinerve, Pentaphragma platyphyllum, Pentaphragma lanuginosum, Pentaphragma begoniifolia, Pentaphragma sinense, Pentaphragma spicatum, Pentaphragma bicolor, Pentaphragma pendulum,
References
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144252-1: Based on the initial data import