Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
albopubescens
ID:
173303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hauman

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles24: 224 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000172632



Common Names

  • Pterocarpus albopubescens
  • Albopubescens Pterocarpus
  • Albopubescens' Pterocarpus


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Description

Pterocarpus albopubescens (also called White-haired Pterocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a woody rootstock and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are divided into several leaflets and its flowers are yellowish-white. It grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, sagebrush steppes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocarpus albopubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterocarpus albopubescens is a yellow, pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocarpus albopubescens is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring, in a well-drained soil, and kept moist until germination. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pterocarpus albopubescens

Pterocarpus albopubescens can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Pterocarpus albopubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterocarpus albopubescens?

Pterocarpus albopubescens

What is the common name of Pterocarpus albopubescens?

White-haired Pterocarpus

What is the habitat of Pterocarpus albopubescens?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States and northern Mexico

Species in the Pterocarpus genus

Pterocarpus mildbraedii, Pterocarpus albopubescens, Pterocarpus angolensis, Pterocarpus antunesii, Pterocarpus casteelsi, Pterocarpus claessensii, Pterocarpus erinaceus, Pterocarpus gilletii, Pterocarpus hockii, Pterocarpus homblei, Pterocarpus indicus, Pterocarpus lucens, Pterocarpus mutondo, Pterocarpus osun, Pterocarpus rotundifolius, Pterocarpus santalinoides, Pterocarpus soyauxii, Pterocarpus tessmannii, Pterocarpus tinctorius, Pterocarpus megalocarpus, Pterocarpus velutinus, Pterocarpus zenkeri, Pterocarpus marsupium, Pterocarpus dalbergioides, Pterocarpus santalinus, Pterocarpus acapulcensis, Pterocarpus amazonum, Pterocarpus macrocarpus, Pterocarpus officinalis, Pterocarpus orbiculatus, Pterocarpus rohrii, Pterocarpus ternatus, Pterocarpus villosus, Pterocarpus zehntneri, Pterocarpus amphymenium, Pterocarpus steinbachianus, Pterocarpus belizensis, Pterocarpus vidalianus, Pterocarpus monophyllus, Pterocarpus dubius, Pterocarpus dalbergioides, Pterocarpus brenanii, Pterocarpus polyanthrus, Pterocarpus michelianus,

Species in the Fabaceae family