Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
breviloba
ID:
799469

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Andersson & Rova

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 74: 32 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798803

Common Names

  • Pentagonia Breviloba
  • Short-Leaved Pentagonia
  • Short-Leaved Amazonian Pentagonia

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Description

Pentagonia breviloba (also called Short-lobed Pentagonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pentagonia breviloba is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentagonia breviloba has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentagonia breviloba is a shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Pentagonia breviloba

Pentagonia breviloba is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is found in moist forests and on hillsides.

Pentagonia breviloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentagonia breviloba?

Pentagonia breviloba

What is the family of Pentagonia breviloba?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Pentagonia breviloba?

Breviloba Pentagonia

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-337205: Based on the initial data import
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.
Johan H.E. Rova (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rova' in the authors string.