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
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.
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 Ptychopetalum genus
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,