Pentanisia monticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
267493
Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Krause) Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 362 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266825
Common Names
- Pentanisia monticola
- Monticola Pentanisia
- Monticola Five-petal
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- Otomeria monticola K.Krause [valid]
- Chlorochorion monticola (K.Krause) Puff & Robbr. [valid]
Description
Pentanisia monticola (also called 'Mountain 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 monticola 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 monticola 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 monticola is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It has a spreading habit and is best suited to a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pentanisia monticola
Pentanisia monticola can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central America.
Pentanisia monticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentanisia monticola?
Pentanisia monticola
What type of plant is Pentanisia monticola?
Perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Pentanisia monticola?
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-149849: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.