Pentagonia sanblasensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanblasensis
ID:
337010
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 561 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336342
Common Names
- Pentagonia sanblasensis
- Sanblas Pentagonia
- Sanblas Pentagonia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentagonia sanblasensis (also called San Blas pentagonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pentagonia sanblasensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentagonia sanblasensis is a white or yellowish-white tube-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are usually small and have a single, upright stem with simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentagonia sanblasensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and allowed to root in a warm, humid environment. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Pentagonia sanblasensis
Pentagonia sanblasensis is native to Panama. It can be found in the San Blas Islands.
Pentagonia sanblasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentagonia sanblasensis?
Pentagonia sanblasensis
What is the common name of Pentagonia sanblasensis?
Sanblasensis Pentagonia
Where is Pentagonia sanblasensis native to?
Panama
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-216701: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.