Pentanisia confertifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confertifolia
ID:
267482
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 361 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266814
Common Names
- Pentanisia confertifolia
- Confertifolia Pentanisia
- Confertifolia Five-petal
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- Pentanisia confertifolia glabrifolia Verdc. [valid]
- Pentas confertifolia Baker [valid]
Description
Pentanisia confertifolia (also called 'Dense-leaved Pentanisia', among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pentanisia confertifolia 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 confertifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have large, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentanisia confertifolia 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 confertifolia
Pentanisia confertifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central America.
Pentanisia confertifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentanisia confertifolia?
Pentanisia confertifolia
What is the common name of Pentanisia confertifolia?
Confertifolia Pentanisia
What is the natural habitat of Pentanisia confertifolia?
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-149839: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.