Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
echinatus
ID:
396461

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 16 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395793



Common Names

  • Pterocelastrus echinatus
  • Pterocelastrus
  • Echinatus


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Synonyms

  • Gymnosporia nyasica Burtt Davy & Hutch. [unknown]
  • Pterocelastrus galpinii Loes. [unknown]
  • Pterocelastrus rehmannii Davison [unknown]
  • Pterocelastrus variabilis sensu Sim [deprecated]

Description

Pterocelastrus echinatus (also called Spiny 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 echinatus 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 echinatus are small and white in color. Seed: The seeds of Pterocelastrus echinatus are small and black in color. Seedlings: The seedlings of Pterocelastrus echinatus are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocelastrus echinatus 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 echinatus

Pterocelastrus echinatus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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Celastraceae

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,

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