Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
tinctorium
ID:
476674

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blanco) Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 27: 24 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476006



Common Names

  • Tinctorium Pterocymbium
  • Tinctorium Pterocymbium Palm
  • Pterocymbium Tinctorium


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Synonyms

  • Pterocymbium nicobaricum Didr. [unknown]
  • Pterocymbium macrocrater Warb. [unknown]
  • Clompanus javanica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Heritiera tinctoria Blanco [unknown]

Description

Pterocymbium tinctorium (also called Dye-Yielding Pterocymbium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a conical or columnar shape and leathery, dark green leaves. It is native to the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago and is found in humid and wet forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocymbium tinctorium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge plant and as a ground cover. It has a high tolerance for drought and poor soils, making it an ideal choice for landscaping in dry climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterocymbium tinctorium has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocymbium tinctorium is a terrestrial species native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia. It is a small, clumping plant with succulent leaves and small white flowers. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix, in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Pterocymbium tinctorium

Pterocymbium tinctorium is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pterocymbium tinctorium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterocymbium tinctorium?

Pterocymbium tinctorium

What are the common names of Pterocymbium tinctorium?

Tinctorium fern

What is the growth rate of Pterocymbium tinctorium?

Slow

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,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Francisco Manuel Blanco (1779-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824714-1: Based on the initial data import