Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horsfieldii
ID:
476498

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Kosterm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 2: 365 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475830



Common Names

  • Pterygota horsfieldii
  • Horsfield's Pterygota
  • Horsfield's Wing-fruit


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Synonyms

  • Tetradia horsfieldii R.Br. [unknown]
  • Sterculia blancoi Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Pterygota horsfieldii (also called Horsfield's Pterygota, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry and wet habitats, such as grasslands, forests, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pterygota horsfieldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pterygota horsfieldii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterygota horsfieldii 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 horsfieldii

Pterygota horsfieldii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and riverbanks.

Pterygota horsfieldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterygota horsfieldii?

Pterygota horsfieldii

What is the common name of Pterygota horsfieldii?

Horsfieldii Pterygota

What is the natural habitat of Pterygota horsfieldii?

Pterygota horsfieldii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824835-1: Based on the initial data import