Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 22: 278 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266821
Common Names
- Pentanisia longepedunculata
- Longepedunculata Pentanisia
- Longepedunculata Five-petal
Description
Pentanisia longepedunculata (also called 'Long-peduncled 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 longepedunculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentanisia longepedunculata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentanisia longepedunculata is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pentanisia longepedunculata
Pentanisia longepedunculata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central America.
Pentanisia longepedunculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentanisia longepedunculata?
Pentanisia longepedunculata
What type of plant is Pentanisia longepedunculata?
Perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Pentanisia longepedunculata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,