Foetidia pterocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pterocarpa
ID:
776071
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bosser
Source:
iplants
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 10: 111 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775404
Common Names
- Foetidia pterocarpa
- Pterocarpa
- Winged-Fruited Foetidia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Foetidia pterocarpa (also called 'Pterocarp Foetidia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree, with a height of up to 15 feet. It is native to Africa, and is found in tropical rainforests and woodlands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of light shade.
Uses & Benefits
Foetidia pterocarpa is used in furniture making, as a source of timber, and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Foetidia pterocarpa is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Foetidia pterocarpa is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Foetidia pterocarpa
Foetidia pterocarpa is native to the Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe.
Foetidia pterocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Foetidia pterocarpa?
Foetidia pterocarpa
What is the common name of Foetidia pterocarpa?
Foetidia
What is the family of Foetidia pterocarpa?
Apocynaceae
Species in the Foetidia genus
Foetidia africana, Foetidia asymetrica, Foetidia capuronii, Foetidia cuneata, Foetidia delphinensis, Foetidia dracaenoides, Foetidia macrocarpa, Foetidia parviflora, Foetidia pterocarpa, Foetidia rodriguesiana, Foetidia rubescens, Foetidia sambiranensis, Foetidia vohemarensis, Foetidia clusioides, Foetidia mauritiana, Foetidia obliqua, Foetidia retusa, Foetidia comorensis, Foetidia velutina,
Species in the Lecythidaceae family
Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313950: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.