Pentanisia annua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annua
ID:
267478
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi Exped. : 385 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266810
Common Names
- Pentanisia annua
- Annua Pentanisia
- Annua Five-petal
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- Neopentanisia annua (K.Schum.) Verdc. [valid]
Description
Pentanisia annua (also called 'Annual Pentanisia', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a spreading crown and a dense canopy. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pentanisia annua 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
Pentanisia annua 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentanisia annua is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Pentanisia annua
Pentanisia annua can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central America.
Pentanisia annua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentanisia annua?
Pentanisia annua
What is the common name of Pentanisia annua?
Annual Pentanisia
What is the natural habitat of Pentanisia annua?
Dry forests
Species in the Pentanisia genus
Pentanisia angustifolia, Pentanisia annua, Pentanisia arenaria, Pentanisia calcicola, Pentanisia confertifolia, Pentanisia foetida, Pentanisia longepedunculata, Pentanisia longituba, Pentanisia microphylla, Pentanisia monticola, Pentanisia ouranogyne, Pentanisia procumbens, Pentanisia prunelloides, Pentanisia renifolia, Pentanisia schweinfurthii, Pentanisia sykesii, Pentanisia veronicoides, Pentanisia gossweileri, Pentanisia rubricaulis,
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-149835: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.