Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
macrocarpus
ID:
195546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
ildis

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.43: 187 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194875



Common Names

  • Large-fruited Rosewood
  • Large-fruited Redwood
  • Large-fruited Pterocarpus


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Synonyms

  • Lingoum macrocarpum (Kurz) Kuntze [valid]
  • Lingoum cambodianum Pierre [valid]
  • Lingoum glaucinum Pierre [valid]
  • Lingoum gracile Pierre [valid]
  • Lingoum oblongum Pierre [valid]
  • Lingoum parvifolium Pierre [valid]
  • Lingoum pedatum Pierre [valid]
  • Pterocarpus cambodianus (Pierre) Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus cambodianus gracilis (Pierre) Gagnep. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus cambodianus parvifolius (Pierre) Gagnep. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus cambodianus calcicola Craib [valid]
  • Pterocarpus pedatus (Pierre) Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus macrocarpus oblongus (Pierre) Gagnep. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus parvifolius (Pierre) Craib [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus cambodianus Pierre [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus parvifolius Pierre [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus pedatus Pierre [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus glaucinus Pierre [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus gracilis Pierre [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus gracilis brevipes Craib [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus gracilis nitidus Craib [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus cambodianus glaucinus (Pierre) Gagnep. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus cambodianus oblongus (Pierre) Gagnep. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus cambodianus parvifolius (Pierre) Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus pedatus (Pierre) Dyer [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus parvifolius (Pierre) Dyer [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus oblongus (Pierre) Dyer [illegitimate]
  • Pterocarpus gracilis (Pierre) Dyer [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus glaucinus (Pierre) Dyer [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus cambodianus (Pierre) Dyer [unknown]

Description

Pterocarpus macrocarpus (also called Large-Fruited Pterocarpus, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has a spreading, multi-stemmed habit and pinnate leaves with small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocarpus macrocarpus is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin problems, and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterocarpus macrocarpus is a small, yellow, pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocarpus macrocarpus is a perennial tree that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to the desired spacing. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pterocarpus macrocarpus

Pterocarpus macrocarpus can be found in tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pterocarpus macrocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterocarpus macrocarpus?

Pterocarpus macrocarpus

What is the common name of Pterocarpus macrocarpus?

Large-fruited Rosewood

What is the natural habitat of Pterocarpus macrocarpus?

Tropical rainforests

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