Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot., sér. 4, 1: 54 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000177735
Common Names
- Pteropus Droogmansia
- Pteropus Droogmansia
- Pteropus Droogmansia
Synonyms
- Dolichos pteropus Baker [valid]
Description
Droogmansia pteropus (also called Winged Cassia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and a rounded crown. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Droogmansia pteropus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak, for soil stabilization, and as a source of firewood and timber.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Droogmansia pteropus var. giorgii (De Wild.) Verdc.
Droogmansia pteropus var. pteropus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Droogmansia pteropus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped bean. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Droogmansia pteropus is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.
Where to Find Droogmansia pteropus
Droogmansia pteropus is native to tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Droogmansia pteropus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Droogmansia pteropus?
Droogmansia pteropus
What is the common name of Droogmansia pteropus?
Winged Droogmansia
Where is Droogmansia pteropus found?
Mexico
Species in the Droogmansia genus
Droogmansia angolensis,
Droogmansia chevalieri,
Droogmansia dorae,
Droogmansia elongata,
Droogmansia gossweileri,
Droogmansia grandiflora,
Droogmansia lancifolia,
Droogmansia ledermannii,
Droogmansia longirhachis,
Droogmansia megalantha,
Droogmansia mildbraedii,
Droogmansia montana,
Droogmansia munamensis,
Droogmansia pteropus,
Droogmansia reducta,
Droogmansia scaettaiana,
Droogmansia sillansii,
Droogmansia tenuis,
Droogmansia tisserantii,
Droogmansia vanderystii,
Droogmansia vanmeelii,
Droogmansia velutina,
Droogmansia sillansiana,
Species in the Fabaceae family