Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
plumosus
ID:
397386

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Coult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Mém. Dipsac. : 31 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396718



Common Names

  • Pterocephalus plumosus
  • Plumose Pterocephalus
  • Plumose Pterocephalus


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Synonyms

  • Knautia plumosa L. [unknown]
  • Pterocephalus adenophorus Gand. [unknown]
  • Pterocephalus caramanicus Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
  • Pterocephalus marcescens Moench [unknown]
  • Pterocephalus papposus (L.) Coult. [unknown]
  • Pterocephalus vaillantii Lag. [unknown]
  • Trichera willichii Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa papposa L. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa plumosa (L.) Sm. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa willichii Link [unknown]
  • Cephalaria diandra Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cephalaria willichii Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Dipsacus plumosus (L.) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Euptilia cretica Raf. [unknown]

Description

Pterocephalus plumosus (also called Pterocephalus plumosus, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Malaysia. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocephalus plumosus is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterocephalus plumosus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocephalus plumosus is a perennial herb that grows in moist soils, preferably in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Pterocephalus plumosus

Pterocephalus plumosus is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Pterocephalus plumosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterocephalus plumosus?

Pterocephalus plumosus

What is the common name of Pterocephalus plumosus?

Plumosus

What is the natural habitat of Pterocephalus plumosus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Pterocephalus genus

Pterocephalus bellidifolius, Pterocephalus dumetorum, Pterocephalus gedrosiacus, Pterocephalus fruticulosus, Pterocephalus arabicus, Pterocephalus depressus, Pterocephalus canus, Pterocephalus brevis, Pterocephalus khorassanicus, Pterocephalus nestorianus, Pterocephalus multiflorus, Pterocephalus lignosus, Pterocephalus laxus, Pterocephalus lasiospermus, Pterocephalus intermedius, Pterocephalus hookeri, Pterocephalus kurdicus, Pterocephalus glandulosissimus, Pterocephalus pulverulentus, Pterocephalus strictus, Pterocephalus spathulatus, Pterocephalus shepardii, Pterocephalus sanctus, Pterocephalus pterocephalus, Pterocephalus plumosus, Pterocephalus pinardi, Pterocephalus persicus, Pterocephalus pyrethrifolius, Pterocephalus szovitsii, Pterocephalus ghahremanii, Pterocephalus wendelboi, Pterocephalus virens, Pterocephalus porphyranthus, Pterocephalus frutescens,

Species in the Caprifoliaceae family

Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Thomas Coulter (1793-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319632-1: Based on the initial data import