Pentaspadon motleyi — a medium houseplant
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Pentaspadon motleyi

Pentaspadon Motleyi

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Pentaspadon motleyi is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It is threatened by habitat loss. Its fruit and its seeds are edible after cooking. Its timber is weak but still used locally for certain applications. It also abundantly produces an oil which is used for skin conditions.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Pentaspadon
Family
Anacardiaceae
PLATES
Pentaspadon motleyi leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Pentaspadon motleyi leaf
PLATE 02 · leaf
Pentaspadon motleyi bark
PLATE 03 · bark
Pentaspadon motleyi habit
PLATE 04 · habit