Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
pentandra
ID:
707777

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 302 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707110

Common Names

  • Gonostegia pentandra
  • Five-Stamen Milkweed
  • Five-Stamen Milkweed Vine

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Description

Gonostegia pentandra (also called Bird's Eye, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean region. It grows in dry, open, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gonostegia pentandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gonostegia pentandra var. pentandra
Gonostegia pentandra var. wightii (Benn.) Pull. & Karupp.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonostegia pentandra has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonostegia pentandra is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It is easily propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Gonostegia pentandra

Gonostegia pentandra is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Gonostegia pentandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gonostegia pentandra?

Gonostegia pentandra

What is the common name of Gonostegia pentandra?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Gonostegia pentandra?

Gonostegia pentandra is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Mexico, Central America, and South America

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854135-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.