Pentagonia lobata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lobata
ID:
267445
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 202 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266777
Common Names
- Lobata Pentagonia
- Lobata Starfish
- Lobata Sea Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentagonia lobata (also called Giant Penta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 feet in height. It is native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is found in dry forests, scrublands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pentagonia lobata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentagonia lobata is white and has five petals. Its seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are very small and have a single, long, thin stem with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentagonia lobata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Pentagonia lobata
Pentagonia lobata is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Pentagonia lobata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentagonia lobata?
Pentagonia lobata
What is the natural habitat of Pentagonia lobata?
Pentagonia lobata is native to Mexico and Central America.
What are the common names of Pentagonia lobata?
Common names of Pentagonia lobata include Mexican pentagonia, five-petal pentagonia, and five-petal 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-149801: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.