Pterygota amazonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.O.Williams
Source:
cmp
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 31: 421. 1968
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475847
Common Names
- Amazonian Wingnut
- Amazonian Pterygota
- Amazonian Wingnut Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterygota amazonica (also called Amazonian Winged-fruit, among many other common names) is a large tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has large, leathery leaves and small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. It is found in wet, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pterygota amazonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pterygota amazonica are white in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterygota amazonica is a large, evergreen tree native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sheltered spot and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers when they reach a height of 6 inches.
Where to Find Pterygota amazonica
Pterygota amazonica is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and riverbanks.
Pterygota amazonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterygota amazonica?
Pterygota amazonica
What is the common name of Pterygota amazonica?
Amazonian Pterygota
What is the native range of Pterygota amazonica?
South America
Species in the Pterygota genus
Pterygota forbesii, Pterygota schoorkopfii, Pterygota kamerunensis, Pterygota macrocarpa, Pterygota papuana, Pterygota schweinfurthii, Pterygota thwaitesii, Pterygota trinervia, Pterygota horsfieldii, Pterygota adolfi-friederici, Pterygota alata, Pterygota amazonica, Pterygota augouardii, Pterygota bequaertii, Pterygota bureavii, Pterygota colombiana, Pterygota perrieri, Pterygota madagascariensis, Pterygota brasiliensis, Pterygota excelsa, Pterygota mildbraedii,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2551743: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.