Pterygota trinervia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 20 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475808
Common Names
- Pterygota trinervia
- Three-nerved Pterygota
- Three-nerved Wing-fruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterygota trinervia (also called Three-veined 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 trinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterygota trinervia 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 trinervia is a small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. Propagation is usually done through seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 15-20 cm.
Where to Find Pterygota trinervia
Pterygota trinervia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and riverbanks.
Pterygota trinervia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterygota trinervia?
Pterygota trinervia
What is the common name of Pterygota trinervia?
Trinervia Pterygota
What is the natural habitat of Pterygota trinervia?
Pterygota trinervia 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
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824847-1: Based on the initial data import