Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
pterospermum
ID:
527831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matsum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 15: 67 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527163



Common Names

  • Winged Alniphyllum
  • Winged Tree
  • Winged Pine


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Description

Alniphyllum pterospermum (also called 'Bristly-leaved Water-plantain', 'Bristly Water-plantain' and 'Bristly Water-Plantain', among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping rhizome and grows in shallow water, along the edges of streams, and in marshy areas. It has long, narrow, pointed leaves that are covered in bristly hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Alniphyllum pterospermum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alniphyllum pterospermum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alniphyllum pterospermum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. The seedlings should be potted on when large enough to handle and planted out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Alniphyllum pterospermum

Alniphyllum pterospermum is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Alniphyllum pterospermum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alniphyllum pterospermum?

Alniphyllum pterospermum

What type of plant is Alniphyllum pterospermum?

It is a shrub

Where is Alniphyllum pterospermum found?

It is found in South Africa

Species in the Styracaceae family

Alniphyllum eberhardtii, Alniphyllum fortunei, Alniphyllum pterospermum, Bruinsmia polysperma, Bruinsmia styracoides, Changiostyrax dolichocarpus, Halesia carolina, Halesia diptera, Huodendron tibeticum, Huodendron biaristatum, Huodendron tomentosum, Huodendron parvifolium, Huodendron siamicum, Melliodendron xylocarpum, Parastyrax lacei, Pterostyrax corymbosus, Pterostyrax hispidus, Pterostyrax psilophyllus, Rehderodendron microcarpum, Rehderodendron kweichowense, Rehderodendron macrocarpum, Rehderodendron kwangtungense, Rehderodendron indochinense, Rehderodendron truongsonense, Rehderodendron burmanicum, Rehderodendron macrophyllum, Sinojackia xylocarpa, Sinojackia rehderiana, Sinojackia henryi, Sinojackia sarcocarpa, Sinojackia microcarpa, Sinojackia oblongicarpa, Sinojackia huangmeiensis, Styrax racemosus, Styrax Styrax, Styrax Valvatae, Perkinsiodendron macgregorii,