Pentaphragma ellipticum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
482629
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poulsen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1903: 321 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481961
Common Names
- Pentaphragma ellipticum
- Pentaphragma ellipticum
- Pentaphragma ellipticum
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- Pentaphragma ridleyi King & Gamble [unknown]
Description
Pentaphragma ellipticum (also called Elliptic Pentaphragma, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub with succulent leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pentaphragma ellipticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pentaphragma ellipticum var. flocculosum (King & Gamble) KiewFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentaphragma ellipticum has white, star-shaped flowers, small, brown, winged seeds, and seedlings with two needle-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentaphragma ellipticum is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is propagated by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Layering should be done in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Pentaphragma ellipticum
Pentaphragma ellipticum is a species of flowering plant found in Mexico and Central America.
Pentaphragma ellipticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentaphragma ellipticum?
Pentaphragma ellipticum
What is the family of Pentaphragma ellipticum?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Pentaphragma ellipticum?
Elliptic Pentaphragma
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
Viggo Albert Poulsen (1855-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poulsen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144257-1: Based on the initial data import