Pentaphragma grandis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
482624
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 38: 312 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481956
Common Names
- Pentaphragma grandis
- Pentaphragma grandis
- Pentaphragma grandis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentaphragma grandis (also called Large 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 grandis 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentaphragma grandis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green cone with a single seed inside.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentaphragma grandis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or division of the root ball.
Where to Find Pentaphragma grandis
Pentaphragma grandis is a species of flowering plant found in Mexico and Central America.
Pentaphragma grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentaphragma grandis?
Pentaphragma grandis
What is the family of Pentaphragma grandis?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Pentaphragma grandis?
Large 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
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144260-1: Based on the initial data import