Pentachlaena latifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
628079
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
iplants
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 26: 669 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627411
Common Names
- Pentachlaena latifolia
- Latifolia Pentachlaena
- Latifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pentachlaena latifolia (also called Broad-leaved Pentachlaena, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has large, broad leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the eastern United States and grows in moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pentachlaena latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It can also be used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentachlaena latifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pentachlaena latifolia 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 latifolia
Pentachlaena latifolia is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
Pentachlaena latifolia FAQ
What type of plant is Pentachlaena latifolia?
Pentachlaena latifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Pentachlaena latifolia found?
Pentachlaena latifolia is found in tropical Asia.
What are the characteristics of Pentachlaena latifolia?
Pentachlaena latifolia is a small shrub with small white flowers.
Species in the Pentachlaena genus
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
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.