Pterygota papuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 13: 376 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475801
Common Names
- Pterygota papuana
- Papuan Pterygota
- Papuan Wing-fruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterygota papuana (also called Papuan Pterygota, among many other common names) is a small tree native to New Guinea. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry and wet habitats, such as grasslands, forests, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pterygota papuana is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterygota papuana 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 papuana 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 papuana
Pterygota papuana is native to New Guinea and can be found in the tropical rainforests.
Pterygota papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterygota papuana?
Pterygota papuana
What is the common name of Pterygota papuana?
Papuana Pterygota
What is the natural habitat of Pterygota papuana?
Pterygota papuana is native to Australia
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
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824840-1: Based on the initial data import