Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
mildbraedii
ID:
172592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem8: 152 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171921



Common Names

  • Mildbraedii Pterocarpus
  • Pterocarpus Mildbraedii
  • Mildbraedii Pterocarpus


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Synonyms

  • Pterocarpus mildbraedii mildbraedii [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus mildbraedii usambarensis (Verdc.) Polhill [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus usambarensis Verdc. [valid]

Description

Pterocarpus mildbraedii (also called Mildbraed's Pterocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocarpus mildbraedii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterocarpus mildbraedii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and are about 1/4 inch in diameter. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocarpus mildbraedii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not to overwater it. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Pterocarpus mildbraedii

Pterocarpus mildbraedii is native to the southeastern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub, chaparral, and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Pterocarpus mildbraedii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterocarpus mildbraedii?

Pterocarpus mildbraedii

What is the family of Pterocarpus mildbraedii?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Pterocarpus mildbraedii?

Mildbraed's Pterocarpus

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