Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tinajita
ID:
267460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald : 134 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266792

Common Names

  • Tinajita Pentagonia
  • Tinajita Starfish
  • Tinajita Sea Star

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Synonyms

  • Pentagonia alba Dwyer [valid]
  • Pentagonia alfaroana (Standl.) Standl. [valid]
  • Watsonamra alfaroana Standl. [valid]
  • Watsonamra tinajita Kuntze [valid]

Description

Pentagonia tinajita (also called Giant Penta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 centimeters 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 tinajita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentagonia tinajita has yellow flowers with five petals that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentagonia tinajita 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 tinajita

Pentagonia tinajita is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Pentagonia tinajita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentagonia tinajita?

Pentagonia tinajita

What is the common name of Pentagonia tinajita?

Tinajita Pentagonia

What is the natural habitat of Pentagonia tinajita?

Dry forests

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,

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