Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
pentandra
ID:
336716

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gürke) Bridson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Fl. Zambes. 5(3): 641 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336048

Common Names

  • Catunaregam pentandra
  • Pentandra Catunaregam
  • Five-Stamened Catunaregam

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Description

Catunaregam pentandra (also called 'Five-stamened Catunaregam', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has an upright habit and produces small yellow flowers. Its native regions include Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. It is commonly found in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Catunaregam pentandra is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catunaregam pentandra has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catunaregam pentandra is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Catunaregam pentandra

Catunaregam pentandra can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Catunaregam pentandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catunaregam pentandra?

Catunaregam pentandra

What is the family of Catunaregam pentandra?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Catunaregam pentandra?

Five-stamened Catunaregam

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-216419: Based on the initial data import
Diane Mary Bridson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bridson' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.