Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pterocarpa
ID:
687782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit. ex Batt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Maroc : 2 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687115



Common Names

  • Fezia pterocarpa
  • Winged Fezia
  • Winged Fezia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Cordylocarpus pumilus Sennen & Mauricio [unknown]

Description

Fezia pterocarpa (also called the Wing-Fruit Fezia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It grows in sandy, rocky soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Fezia pterocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fezia pterocarpa has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fezia pterocarpa is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Fezia pterocarpa

Fezia pterocarpa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Fezia pterocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fezia pterocarpa?

Fezia pterocarpa

What type of plant is Fezia pterocarpa?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Fezia pterocarpa?

Brazil

Species in the Fezia genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2809285: Based on the initial data import
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.