Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
honbaense
ID:
482643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 8: 621 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481975

Common Names

  • Pentaphragma honbaense
  • Honbaense Pentaphragma
  • Vietnamese Pentaphragma

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Synonyms

  • Francfleurya honbaensis A.Chev. & Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Pentaphragma honbaense (also called Five-petal Clematis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is a woody climber with simple, opposite leaves and white flowers with five petals. It is native to Vietnam, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pentaphragma honbaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentaphragma honbaense has white, star-shaped flowers, small, brown, winged seeds, and seedlings with two needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentaphragma honbaense is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Pentaphragma honbaense

Pentaphragma honbaense is native to Vietnam and can be found in the mountains of the Annamite Range.

Pentaphragma honbaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentaphragma honbaense?

Pentaphragma honbaense

What is the family of Pentaphragma honbaense?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Pentaphragma honbaense?

Honba Pentaphragma

Species in the Pentaphragma genus

Species in the Pentaphragmataceae family