Pentaphragma tetrapetalum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetrapetalum
ID:
482645
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 246 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481977
Common Names
- Pentaphragma tetrapetalum
- Four Petal Pentaphragma
- Four Petal Pentaphragma Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentaphragma tetrapetalum (also called Four-petal Clematis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is a woody climber with simple, opposite leaves and white flowers with four petals. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pentaphragma tetrapetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentaphragma tetrapetalum 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 tetrapetalum is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Pentaphragma tetrapetalum
Pentaphragma tetrapetalum is native to Vietnam and can be found in the mountains of the Annamite Range.
Pentaphragma tetrapetalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentaphragma tetrapetalum?
Pentaphragma tetrapetalum
What is the family of Pentaphragma tetrapetalum?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Pentaphragma tetrapetalum?
Four-petalled 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
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144283-1: Based on the initial data import