Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 611 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395449
Common Names
- Brazilian Cabbage Tree
- Five-petal Cabbage Tree
- Five-petal Palm
Synonyms
- Pentadiplandra gossweileri Exell [unknown]
- Pentadiplandra dasyanthus (Gilg) Exell [unknown]
- Cercopetalum dasyanthum Gilg [unknown]
- Cotylonychia chevalieri Stapf [unknown]
Description
Pentadiplandra brazzeana (also called Brazilian Grape, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are oval-shaped and green. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pentadiplandra brazzeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is attractive to bees and butterflies and is drought-tolerant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pentadiplandra brazzeana var. valida Pellegr. ex Villiers
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pentadiplandra brazzeana is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentadiplandra brazzeana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but performs best with regular watering. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Pentadiplandra brazzeana
Pentadiplandra brazzeana is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Pentadiplandra brazzeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentadiplandra brazzeana?
Pentadiplandra brazzeana
What is the common name of Pentadiplandra brazzeana?
Brazzeana
What is the natural habitat of Pentadiplandra brazzeana?
It is native to tropical Africa
Species in the Pentadiplandra genus
Species in the Pentadiplandraceae family