Pentagonia pachiteana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachiteana
ID:
810253
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cornejo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 22 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809587
Common Names
- Pentagonia pachiteana
- Pachiteana Pentagonia
- Five-Sided Pentagonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentagonia pachiteana (also called 'Pentagon Palm' and 'Pentagon Leaf Palm', among many other common names) is a medium-sized palm tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a thick trunk and grows in tropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Pentagonia pachiteana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentagonia pachiteana has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentagonia pachiteana is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a well-drained, bark-based potting mix. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy compost and kept at a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Pentagonia pachiteana
Pentagonia pachiteana is native to Mexico and Central America.
Pentagonia pachiteana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentagonia pachiteana?
Pentagonia pachiteana
What is the common name of Pentagonia pachiteana?
Pachitea Pentagonia
Where is Pentagonia pachiteana native to?
South America
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-347811: Based on the initial data import
Xavier Cornejo (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cornejo' in the authors string.