Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
pteleoides
ID:
470972

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Walp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 5: 387 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470304



Common Names

  • Peltostigma pteleoides
  • Pteleoides Peltostigma
  • Peltostigma


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Synonyms

  • Peltostigma eximium C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Peltostigma pentaphyllum Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Pachystigma pteleoides Hook. [unknown]

Description

Peltostigma pteleoides (also called Ptelea Stigma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It has large, trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Peltostigma pteleoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peltostigma pteleoides is a deep purple color and is shaped like a bell. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peltostigma pteleoides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Peltostigma pteleoides

Peltostigma pteleoides can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Peltostigma pteleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peltostigma pteleoides?

Peltostigma pteleoides

What is the common name of Peltostigma pteleoides?

Pteleoides Peltostigma

What type of plant is Peltostigma pteleoides?

It is a species of shrub.

Species in the Peltostigma genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2541588: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.