Phyllopentas elata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
837018
Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Schum.) Kårehed & B.Bremer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 1076 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836353
Common Names
- Phyllopentas Elata
- Elata Phyllopentas
- Phyllopentas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phyllopentas elata (also called Elata Phyllopentas, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 meters tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllopentas elata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllopentas elata has small, white flowers with yellow and pink stripes. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Phyllopentas elata: This species is best grown in a sunny, well-drained position in the garden. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Phyllopentas elata
Phyllopentas elata is native to Brazil and can be found in moist, sandy soils.
Species in the Phyllopentas genus
Phyllopentas elata, Phyllopentas hirtiflora, Phyllopentas decaryana, Phyllopentas concinna, Phyllopentas tenuis, Phyllopentas ulugurica, Phyllopentas madagascariensis, Phyllopentas ledermannii, Phyllopentas austroorientalis, Phyllopentas ionolaena, Phyllopentas mussaendoides, Phyllopentas schumanniana, Phyllopentas flava, Phyllopentas schimperi,
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-373639: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Birgitta Bremer (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Bremer' in the authors string.
Jesper Kårehed (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kårehed' in the authors string.