Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
betamponensis
ID:
628015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowry, Haev., Labat & G.E.Schatz

Source:
iplants

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 22: 16 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627347

Common Names

  • Betamponensis Pentachlaena
  • Pentachlaena Betamponensis
  • Pentachlaena Betamponense

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Description

Pentachlaena betamponensis (also called Pentachlaena, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a height of up to 10 meters. It is native to Madagascar and grows in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pentachlaena betamponensis is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentachlaena betamponensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentachlaena betamponensis is a shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep them moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Pentachlaena betamponensis

Pentachlaena betamponensis is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forests.

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Asteraceae

Species in the Sarcolaenaceae family

Eremolaena darainensis, Eremolaena humblotiana, Eremolaena rotundifolia, Leptolaena abrahamii, Leptolaena arenaria, Leptolaena cuspidata, Leptolaena delphinensis, Leptolaena gautieri, Leptolaena masoalensis, Leptolaena multiflora, Leptolaena pauciflora, Leptolaena raymondii, Mediusella bernieri, Pentachlaena betamponensis, Pentachlaena latifolia, Pentachlaena orientalis, Pentachlaena vestita, Perrierodendron boinense, Perrierodendron capuronii, Perrierodendron occidentale, Perrierodendron quartzitorum, Perrierodendron rodoense, Rhodolaena acutifolia, Rhodolaena altivola, Rhodolaena bakeriana, Rhodolaena coriacea, Rhodolaena humblotii, Rhodolaena leroyana, Rhodolaena macrocarpa, Sarcolaena codonochlamys, Sarcolaena delphinensis, Sarcolaena eriophora, Sarcolaena grandiflora, Sarcolaena humbertiana, Sarcolaena isaloensis, Sarcolaena multiflora, Sarcolaena oblongifolia, Schizolaena capuronii, Schizolaena cauliflora, Schizolaena cavacoana, Schizolaena charlotteae, Schizolaena elongata, Schizolaena exinvolucrata, Schizolaena gereaui, Schizolaena hystrix, Schizolaena isaloensis, Schizolaena manomboensis, Schizolaena masoalensis, Schizolaena microphylla, Schizolaena milleri,

References

Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.
Jean-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.
Thomas Haevermans (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haev.' in the authors string.