Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentacocca
ID:
570270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 4: 470 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569602

Common Names

  • Common Bosistoa
  • Pentacocca Bosistoa
  • Pentacocca Bosistoa

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Synonyms

  • Acradenia bosistoi F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Bosistoa sapindiformis F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Evodia pentacocca F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Euodia pentacocca F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Bosistoa pentacocca (also called Five-seeded Bosistoa, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bosistoa pentacocca is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, as an astringent, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food preservative and for tanning leather.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bosistoa pentacocca sub. connaricarpa (Domin) P.I.Forst.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bosistoa pentacocca are small, yellow-green and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bosistoa pentacocca is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will benefit from regular watering. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bosistoa pentacocca

Bosistoa pentacocca can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Bosistoa pentacocca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bosistoa pentacocca?

Bosistoa pentacocca

What is the common name of Bosistoa pentacocca?

Five-spiked Bosistoa

What is the family of Bosistoa pentacocca?

Cyperaceae

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

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