Status:
valid
Authors:
Dwyer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 67: 321 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266762
Common Names
- Bocataurensis Pentagonia
- Bocataurensis Starfish
- Bocataurensis Sea Star
Description
Pentagonia bocataurensis (also called Bocataurensis Pentagonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pentagonia bocataurensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentagonia bocataurensis is white and has five petals. Its seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are very small and have a single, long, thin stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentagonia bocataurensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, actively growing plants and planted in a well-drained medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pentagonia bocataurensis
Pentagonia bocataurensis is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Pentagonia bocataurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentagonia bocataurensis?
Pentagonia bocataurensis
What is the common name of Pentagonia bocataurensis?
Boca Turensis Pentagonia
What is the natural habitat of Pentagonia bocataurensis?
Dry forests
Species in the Pentagonia genus
Pentagonia bocataurensis,
Pentagonia costaricensis,
Pentagonia donnell-smithii,
Pentagonia gigantifolia,
Pentagonia grandiflora,
Pentagonia gymnopoda,
Pentagonia hirsuta,
Pentagonia involucrata,
Pentagonia lobata,
Pentagonia macrophylla,
Pentagonia magnifica,
Pentagonia nuciformis,
Pentagonia parvifolia,
Pentagonia pinnatifida,
Pentagonia rubriflora,
Pentagonia spathicalyx,
Pentagonia subauriculata,
Pentagonia tinajita,
Pentagonia wendlandii,
Pentagonia williamsii,
Pentagonia wurdackii,
Pentagonia angustifolia,
Pentagonia dwyeriana,
Pentagonia sanblasensis,
Pentagonia amazonica,
Pentagonia breviloba,
Pentagonia microcarpa,
Pentagonia subsessilis,
Pentagonia villosula,
Pentagonia bonifaziana,
Pentagonia pachiteana,
Pentagonia clementinensis,
Pentagonia tapacula,
Pentagonia lanciloba,
Pentagonia osaensis,
Pentagonia australis,
Pentagonia gambagam,
Pentagonia gomez-lauritoi,
Pentagonia osapinnata,
Pentagonia chocoensis,
Pentagonia imparipinnata,
Pentagonia carniflora,
Pentagonia baumannii,
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,