Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Species:
uncinatum
ID:
1253655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Anselmino

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 624 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252993



Common Names

  • Ptychopetalum Uncinatum
  • Hooked Ptychopetalum
  • Hooked Flower


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Description

Ptychopetalum uncinatum (also called Hooked Ptychopetalum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with oblong leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ptychopetalum uncinatum is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptychopetalum uncinatum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Where to Find Ptychopetalum uncinatum

Ptychopetalum uncinatum can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Ptychopetalum uncinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptychopetalum uncinatum?

Ptychopetalum uncinatum

What is the common name of Ptychopetalum uncinatum?

Uncinatum Ptychopetalum

What is the habitat of Ptychopetalum uncinatum?

It is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks

Species in the Olacaceae family

Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,

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