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Common Names
- Pentagonia imparipinnata
- Imparipinnate pentagonia
- Imparipinnata pentagonia
Description
Pentagonia imparipinnata (also called Imparipinnate 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 lanceolate in shape. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pentagonia imparipinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentagonia imparipinnata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentagonia imparipinnata 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 imparipinnata
Pentagonia imparipinnata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests.
Pentagonia imparipinnata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentagonia imparipinnata?
Pentagonia imparipinnata
What is the common name of Pentagonia imparipinnata?
Uneven-pinnate pentagonia
Where is Pentagonia imparipinnata native to?
Brazil
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,