Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
stellatum
ID:
171295

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) Brenan

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.8: 425 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170624



Common Names

  • Pterolobium stellatum
  • Star-Shaped Pterolobium
  • Star-Shaped Pea


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Synonyms

  • Pterolobium exosum (J.F.Gmel.) Baker f. [valid]
  • Caesalpinia ligulata B.Heyne ex DC. [valid]
  • Mimosa kantuffa Poir. [valid]
  • Quartinia abyssinica A.Rich. [valid]
  • Pterolobium abyssinicum A.Rich. [valid]
  • Pterolobium kantuffa Wight & Arn. ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Pterolobium brucei Benth. & Hook.f. [valid]
  • Acacia stellata (Forssk.) Willd. [valid]
  • Cantuffa stellata (Forssk.) Chiov. [valid]
  • Fillaea brucei Fresen. [valid]
  • Mimosa stellata Forssk. [valid]
  • Cantuffa exosa J.F.Gmel. [valid]
  • Reichardia decapetala Wight ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Pterolobium lacerans R.Br. [invalid]

Description

Pterolobium stellatum (also called Star Pterolobium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Pterolobium stellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterolobium stellatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterolobium stellatum is a shrub native to South America. It is propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Pterolobium stellatum

Pterolobium stellatum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Pterolobium stellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterolobium stellatum?

Pterolobium stellatum

What is the common name of Pterolobium stellatum?

Star Ticktrefoil

Where does Pterolobium stellatum grow?

It is native to the southeastern United States.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.