Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 6: 295 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476084
Common Names
- Pterocymbium macranthum
- Macranthum Pterocymbium
- Macranthum Tree
Description
Pterocymbium macranthum (also called Large-Flowered Pterocymbium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pterocymbium macranthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterocymbium macranthum has white flowers with yellow anthers and yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pterocymbium macranthum is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical forests of South America. It is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Pterocymbium macranthum
Pterocymbium macranthum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
Pterocymbium macranthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterocymbium macranthum?
Pterocymbium macranthum
What is the common name of Pterocymbium macranthum?
Large-flowered Pterocymbium
What is the distribution of Pterocymbium macranthum?
Pterocymbium macranthum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Pterocymbium genus
Pterocymbium oceanicum,
Pterocymbium splendens,
Pterocymbium stipitatum,
Pterocymbium tinctorium,
Pterocymbium viridiflorum,
Pterocymbium parviflorum,
Pterocymbium dussaudii,
Pterocymbium macranthum,
Pterocymbium micranthum,
Pterocymbium beccarii,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,