Pentanisia longituba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longituba
ID:
267491
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Unkn. Horn of Afr. , App.: 319 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266823
Common Names
- Pentanisia longituba
- Longituba Pentanisia
- Longituba Five-petal
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- Knoxia longituba Franch. [valid]
Description
Pentanisia longituba (also called 'Long-tubed 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 longituba 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 longituba has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentanisia longituba is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a sprawling habit. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pentanisia longituba
Pentanisia longituba can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central America.
Pentanisia longituba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentanisia longituba?
Pentanisia longituba
What type of plant is Pentanisia longituba?
Perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Pentanisia longituba?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-149847: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.