Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Crossosomatales
Genus:
Species:
pentandra
ID:
455400

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) B.L.Linden

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea , n.s., 10: 212 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454732

Common Names

  • Turpinia pentandra
  • Five-stamened Turpinia
  • Five-stamened Holly

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Synonyms

  • Kaernbachia pentandra Schltr. [deprecated]
  • Turpinia papuana Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]

Description

Turpinia pentandra (also called Five-stamened Turpinia, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is found in moist soils in areas with partial shade. The plant has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Turpinia pentandra has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turpinia pentandra has small white flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turpinia pentandra is a small shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Turpinia pentandra

Turpinia pentandra is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Turpinia pentandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turpinia pentandra?

Turpinia pentandra

What is the family of Turpinia pentandra?

Lauraceae

What is the natural habitat of Turpinia pentandra?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Staphyleaceae family

Dalrympelea pomifera, Dalrympelea trifoliata, Dalrympelea stipulacea, Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa, Dalrympelea nitida, Dalrympelea calciphila, Dalrympelea borneensis, Dalrympelea grandis, Staphylea colchica, Staphylea pinnata, Staphylea bolanderi, Staphylea trifolia, Staphylea bumalda, Staphylea campanulata, Staphylea forrestii, Staphylea shweliensis, Staphylea holocarpa, Staphylea pringlei, Staphylea yuanjiangensis, Staphylea tricornuta, Staphylea insignis, Staphylea japonica, Staphylea affinis, Staphylea megaphylla, Staphylea macrosperma, Staphylea indochinensis, Staphylea cochinchinensis, Staphylea formosana, Staphylea arguta, Staphylea ternata, Staphylea subsessilifolia, Turpinia picardae, Turpinia pentandra, Turpinia paucijuga, Turpinia malabarica, Turpinia doanii, Turpinia brachypetala, Turpinia hatuyenensis, Turpinia occidentalis, Turpinia parvifoliola, Turpinia montana, Turpinia simplicifolia,

References

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
B.L.van der Linden: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Linden' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:821965-1: Based on the initial data import