Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
chocoensis
ID:
1581640

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cornejo

Source:

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042655

Common Names

  • Pentagonia chocoensis
  • Choco pentagonia
  • Chocoensis pentagonia

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Description

Pentagonia chocoensis (also called Choco Pentagonia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are obovate in shape. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pentagonia chocoensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentagonia chocoensis has small white flowers with yellow centers and red bracts. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentagonia chocoensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a potting mix.

Where to Find Pentagonia chocoensis

Pentagonia chocoensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests.

Pentagonia chocoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentagonia chocoensis?

Pentagonia chocoensis

What is the common name of Pentagonia chocoensis?

Choco pentagonia

Where is Pentagonia chocoensis native to?

Colombia

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,