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
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.
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 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,