Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
officinalis
ID:
195547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Select. Stirp. Amer. Hist.: 283 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194876



Common Names

  • Common Rosewood
  • Common Redwood
  • Common Pterocarpus


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Synonyms

  • Lingoum officinale (Jacq.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Moutouchi crispata (DC.) Benth. [valid]
  • Moutouchi suberosa Aubl. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus officinalis officinalis [unknown]
  • Pterocarpus crispatus ex DC. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus draco L. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus suberosus Pers. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus hemipterus Gaertn. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus moutouchi Lam. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus sanguis-draconis Crantz [valid]
  • Moutouchi draco (L.) Benth. [valid]

Description

Pterocarpus officinalis (also called Indian Kino Tree, 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 officinalis 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 officinalis 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 officinalis is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be planted out in the open when they are about 30 cm tall. The tree can also be propagated by cuttings taken from mature trees.

Where to Find Pterocarpus officinalis

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

Pterocarpus officinalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterocarpus officinalis?

Pterocarpus officinalis

What is the common name of Pterocarpus officinalis?

Indian Kino Tree

What is the natural habitat of Pterocarpus officinalis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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