Status:
valid
Authors:
(Warb.) Warb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 243 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506219
Common Names
- Staudtia pterocarpa
- Pterocarpa Staudtia
- Pterocarpa Staudtia
Description
Staudtia pterocarpa (also called 'Pterocarp Staudtia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Staudtia pterocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Staudtia pterocarpa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Staudtia pterocarpa is a shrub native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny spot until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Staudtia pterocarpa
Staudtia pterocarpa can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.
Staudtia pterocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Staudtia pterocarpa?
Staudtia pterocarpa
What is the common name of Staudtia pterocarpa?
Winged fig
What is the natural habitat of Staudtia pterocarpa?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Staudtia genus
Species in the Myristicaceae family
Bicuiba oleifera,
Brochoneura usambarensis,
Coelocaryon botryoides,
Coelocaryon oxycarpum,
Coelocaryon preussii,
Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum,
Compsoneura anoriensis,
Compsoneura atopa,
Compsoneura capitellata,
Compsoneura claroensis,
Compsoneura cuatrecasasii,
Compsoneura debilis,
Compsoneura diazii,
Compsoneura excelsa,
Compsoneura lapidiflora,
Compsoneura mexicana,
Compsoneura mutisii,
Compsoneura racemosa,
Compsoneura rigidifolia,
Compsoneura schultesiana,
Compsoneura sprucei,
Compsoneura trianae,
Compsoneura ulei,
Doyleanthus arillata,
Endocomia canarioides,
Endocomia macrocoma,
Endocomia rufirachis,
Endocomia virella,
Gymnacranthera bancana,
Gymnacranthera canarica,
Gymnacranthera contracta,
Gymnacranthera farquhariana,
Gymnacranthera forbesii,
Gymnacranthera maliliensis,
Gymnacranthera ocellata,
Haematodendron glabrum,
Horsfieldia ampla,
Horsfieldia ampliformis,
Horsfieldia amplomontana,
Horsfieldia amygdalina,
Horsfieldia androphora,
Horsfieldia angularis,
Horsfieldia aruana,
Horsfieldia atjehensis,
Horsfieldia australiana,
Horsfieldia basifissa,
Horsfieldia borneensis,
Horsfieldia brachiata,
Horsfieldia carnosa,
Horsfieldia clavata,