Pterygota forbesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 3: 46 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475796
Common Names
- Pterygota forbesii
- Forbes' Pterygota
- Forbes' Wing-fruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterygota forbesii (also called Forbes' Pterygota, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It is a member of the Sterculiaceae family and grows up to 10 meters in height. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Pterygota forbesii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterygota forbesii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterygota forbesii is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Division is done by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the rootball into sections, each with at least one shoot and some roots.
Where to Find Pterygota forbesii
Pterygota forbesii is native to Africa and can be found in the tropical rainforests.
Pterygota forbesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterygota forbesii?
Pterygota forbesii
What is the common name of Pterygota forbesii?
Forbesii Pterygota
What is the natural habitat of Pterygota forbesii?
Pterygota forbesii is native to Africa
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824834-1: Based on the initial data import