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
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.
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
Pentaphragma acuminatum,
Pentaphragma albiflorum,
Pentaphragma aurantiaca,
Pentaphragma bartlettii,
Pentaphragma grandis,
Pentaphragma combretiflorum,
Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme,
Pentaphragma decurrens,
Pentaphragma ellipticum,
Pentaphragma gamopetalum,
Pentaphragma honbaense,
Pentaphragma tetrapetalum,
Pentaphragma spatulisepalum,
Pentaphragma grandiflorum,
Pentaphragma tenuiflorum,
Pentaphragma viride,
Pentaphragma winitii,
Pentaphragma horsfieldii,
Pentaphragma insigne,
Pentaphragma jaherii,
Pentaphragma lambirense,
Pentaphragma longisepalum,
Pentaphragma prostratum,
Pentaphragma mindanaense,
Pentaphragma paucinerve,
Pentaphragma platyphyllum,
Pentaphragma lanuginosum,
Pentaphragma begoniifolia,
Pentaphragma sinense,
Pentaphragma spicatum,
Pentaphragma bicolor,
Pentaphragma pendulum,
Species in the Pentaphragmataceae family
Pentaphragma acuminatum,
Pentaphragma albiflorum,
Pentaphragma aurantiaca,
Pentaphragma bartlettii,
Pentaphragma grandis,
Pentaphragma combretiflorum,
Pentaphragma cyrtandriforme,
Pentaphragma decurrens,
Pentaphragma ellipticum,
Pentaphragma gamopetalum,
Pentaphragma honbaense,
Pentaphragma tetrapetalum,
Pentaphragma spatulisepalum,
Pentaphragma grandiflorum,
Pentaphragma tenuiflorum,
Pentaphragma viride,
Pentaphragma winitii,
Pentaphragma horsfieldii,
Pentaphragma insigne,
Pentaphragma jaherii,
Pentaphragma lambirense,
Pentaphragma longisepalum,
Pentaphragma prostratum,
Pentaphragma mindanaense,
Pentaphragma paucinerve,
Pentaphragma platyphyllum,
Pentaphragma lanuginosum,
Pentaphragma begoniifolia,
Pentaphragma sinense,
Pentaphragma spicatum,
Pentaphragma bicolor,
Pentaphragma pendulum,