Pentagonia lanciloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanciloba
ID:
916917
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cornejo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62: 7 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916252
Common Names
- Pentagonia lanciloba
- Lanciloba Pentagonia
- Lance-Lobed Pentagonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentagonia lanciloba (also called Lanciloba, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to the island of New Caledonia. It is a small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is found in humid forests and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pentagonia lanciloba is a shrub or small tree that is native to Mexico. It has large, glossy leaves and produces white flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentagonia lanciloba is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of this plant are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentagonia lanciloba 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 but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, well-lit area.
Where to Find Pentagonia lanciloba
Pentagonia lanciloba is native to Madagascar and can be found in the wild there.
Pentagonia lanciloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentagonia lanciloba?
Pentagonia lanciloba
What is the natural habitat of Pentagonia lanciloba?
Pentagonia lanciloba is native to New Caledonia.
What is the average height of Pentagonia lanciloba?
Pentagonia lanciloba typically grows to a height of 3-5 meters.
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-461269: Based on the initial data import
Xavier Cornejo (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cornejo' in the authors string.