Pteroceras indicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indicum
ID:
915009
Status:
valid
Authors:
Punekar
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Folia Malaysiana 9: 119 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914344
Common Names
- Pteroceras indicum
- Indicum Pteroceras
- Pteroceras
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pteroceras indicum (also called Indian Pteroceras, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and is found in moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pteroceras indicum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteroceras indicum has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pteroceras indicum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Pteroceras indicum
Pteroceras indicum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Pteroceras genus
Pteroceras asperatum, Pteroceras biserratum, Pteroceras compressum, Pteroceras erosulum, Pteroceras fragrans, Pteroceras fraternum, Pteroceras hirsutum, Pteroceras johorense, Pteroceras leopardinum, Pteroceras longicalcareum, Pteroceras muriculatum, Pteroceras philippinense, Pteroceras spathibrachiatum, Pteroceras teres, Pteroceras violaceum, Pteroceras viridiflorum, Pteroceras vriesii, Pteroceras monsooniae, Pteroceras muluense, Pteroceras indicum, Pteroceras nabawanense,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-459307: Based on the initial data import
Sachin Anil Punekar (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Punekar' in the authors string.