Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Sond.
                
                
                    
Source:
ksu
                
                
                    
Year:
1860
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 462 (1860)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395792
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Pterocelastrus dregeanus
- Pterocelastrus
- Dregeanus
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Asterocarpus dregeanus Kuntze [unknown]
- Elaeodendron dregeanum C.Presl [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Pterocelastrus dregeanus (also called Drege's Pterocelastrus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate and green. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist and shady habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Pterocelastrus dregeanus is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, asthma, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Flower: The flowers of Pterocelastrus dregeanus are small and white in color. Seed: The seeds of Pterocelastrus dregeanus are small and black in color. Seedlings: The seedlings of Pterocelastrus dregeanus are small and have a single pair of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Pterocelastrus dregeanus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment and should be kept out of direct sunlight. Once the cuttings have taken root, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Pterocelastrus dregeanus
                        
                            Pterocelastrus dregeanus is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Pterocelastrus dregeanus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Pterocelastrus dregeanus?
Pterocelastrus dregeanus
What are the common names of Pterocelastrus dregeanus?
Drege's Pterocelastrus
What is the native range of Pterocelastrus dregeanus?
Tropical Africa
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Pterocelastrus genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Celastraceae family
                        
                            Acanthothamnus aphyllus, 
Allocassine laurifolia, 
Anthodon decussatus, 
Anthodon panamense, 
Apatophyllum constablei, 
Apatophyllum flavovirens, 
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, 
Apatophyllum olsenii, 
Apatophyllum teretifolium, 
Apodostigma pallens, 
Arnicratea cambodiana, 
Arnicratea ferruginea, 
Bequaertia mucronata, 
Brassiantha pentamera, 
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, 
Brexia alaticarpa, 
Brexia australis, 
Brexia madagascariensis, 
Brexia marioniae, 
Brexiella cymosa, 
Brexiella ilicifolia, 
Campylostemon angolense, 
Campylostemon bequaertii, 
Campylostemon danckelmannianus, 
Campylostemon laurentii, 
Campylostemon lindequistianus, 
Campylostemon mitophorus, 
Campylostemon warneckeanum, 
Canotia holacantha, 
Canotia wendtii, 
Cassine albens, 
Cassine balae, 
Cassine burkeana, 
Cassine congylos, 
Cassine grossa, 
Cassine kedarnathii, 
Cassine koordersii, 
Cassine megaphylla, 
Cassine micrantha, 
Cassine obiensis, 
Cassine parvifolia, 
Cassine peragua, 
Cassine kamurensis, 
Catha edulis, 
Celastrus aculeatus, 
Celastrus angulata, 
Celastrus australis, 
Celastrus caseariifolius, 
Celastrus cuneatus, 
Celastrus flagellaris,