Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
ildis
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1927: 385 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199424
Common Names
- Pterolobium integrum
- Pterolobium
- Integrum
Description
Pterolobium integrum (also called Integral Pterolobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 5 m tall and is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It prefers to grow in tropical and subtropical climates in areas with full sun and moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pterolobium integrum is used as an ornamental plant and for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterolobium integrum is a yellowish-white color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, black, bean-like structure with a pointed end. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and two small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pterolobium integrum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by layering.
Where to Find Pterolobium integrum
Pterolobium integrum is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Pterolobium integrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterolobium integrum?
Pterolobium integrum
What is the common name of Pterolobium integrum?
Indian Trumpet Flower
What is the natural habitat of Pterolobium integrum?
Dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles, and wastelands
Species in the Pterolobium genus
Pterolobium stellatum,
Pterolobium hexapetalum,
Pterolobium macropterum,
Pterolobium punctatum,
Pterolobium integrum,
Pterolobium micranthum,
Pterolobium microphyllum,
Pterolobium borneense,
Pterolobium densiflorum,
Pterolobium membranulaceum,
Species in the Fabaceae family