Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
bonifaziana
ID:
806969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cornejo

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 19 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806303

Common Names

  • Pentagonia Bonifaziana
  • Bonifaz's Pentagonia
  • Pentagonia

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Description

Pentagonia bonifaziana (also called Pentagonia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and glossy, dark green leaves. Its small, white flowers are fragrant and have a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Pentagonia bonifaziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentagonia bonifaziana flowers are small and white in colour. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentagonia bonifaziana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed in spring or by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Pentagonia bonifaziana

Pentagonia bonifaziana is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental pine-oak forests biome.

Pentagonia bonifaziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentagonia bonifaziana?

Pentagonia bonifaziana

What is the natural habitat of Pentagonia bonifaziana?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the care requirements for Pentagonia bonifaziana?

Pentagonia bonifaziana prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-344569: Based on the initial data import
Xavier Cornejo (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cornejo' in the authors string.