Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ptychandra
ID:
282894

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eyma) T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 648 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282226



Common Names

  • Pradosia ptychandra
  • Ptychandra Pradosia
  • Ptychandra Pradosia


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Synonyms

  • Neopometia ptychandra (Eyma) Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Pouteria ptychandra Eyma [unknown]
  • Voyara montana Aubl. [unknown]

Description

Pradosia ptychandra (also called Ptychandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 15 m (49 ft) tall.

Uses & Benefits

Pradosia ptychandra has multiple non-medical uses. It is used as an ornamental plant, as a shade tree, and as a source of timber. It also has environmental benefits, as it helps to improve soil fertility and prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pradosia ptychandra has white flowers with yellow stamens, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pradosia ptychandra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Pradosia ptychandra

Pradosia ptychandra can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Pradosia ptychandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pradosia ptychandra?

Pradosia ptychandra

What is the common name of Pradosia ptychandra?

Ptychandra pradosia

What is the natural habitat of Pradosia ptychandra?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-164569: Based on the initial data import
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.
Pierre Joseph Eyma (1903-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eyma' in the authors string.