Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentacme
ID:
307794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Puff, R.Buchner & Greimler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Blumea 43: 311 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307126

Common Names

  • Schradera pentacme
  • Five-branched Schradera
  • Schrader's Shrub

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Synonyms

  • Lucinaea pentacme Stapf [valid]

Description

Schradera pentacme (also called Pentacme Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the Caribbean. It is a small palm tree, growing up to 6 m tall, with a slender trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Schradera pentacme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schradera pentacme has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short, tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schradera pentacme is a tropical palm species native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species, and can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be planted in a warm, moist environment. The seeds should be kept moist until germination, which can take up to two months. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Schradera pentacme

Schradera pentacme is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Schradera pentacme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schradera pentacme?

Schradera pentacme

What is the natural habitat of Schradera pentacme?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What are the common names of Schradera pentacme?

Pentacme shrub

Species in the Schradera genus

Schradera acuminata, Schradera acutifolia, Schradera andina, Schradera bipedunculata, Schradera brasiliensis, Schradera brevipes, Schradera cacuminis, Schradera campii, Schradera clusiifolia, Schradera costaricensis, Schradera cuatrecasasii, Schradera cubensis, Schradera elmeri, Schradera exotica, Schradera glabriflora, Schradera grandiflora, Schradera hilliifolia, Schradera involucrata, Schradera korthalsiana, Schradera ledermannii, Schradera lehmannii, Schradera luxurians, Schradera maguirei, Schradera marahuacensis, Schradera marginalis, Schradera membranacea, Schradera monantha, Schradera monocephala, Schradera montana, Schradera neeoides, Schradera negrensis, Schradera nervulosa, Schradera nilssonii, Schradera novoguineensis, Schradera pentacme, Schradera polycephala, Schradera polysperma, Schradera pseudonervulosa, Schradera puberula, Schradera pulverulenta, Schradera ramiflora, Schradera revoluta, Schradera rotundata, Schradera schlechteri, Schradera stellata, Schradera suaveolens, Schradera subandina, Schradera subsessilis, Schradera surinamensis, Schradera ternata,

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-188423: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Christian Puff (1949-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puff' in the authors string.
Ralf Buchner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Buchner' in the authors string.
J. Greimler: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greimler' in the authors string.