Pterisanthes polita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polita
ID:
395220
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.Lawson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 663 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394552
Common Names
- Pterisanthes polita
- Polished Pterisanthes
- Pterisanthes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterisanthes polita (also called Shiny Pterisanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem and a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in grasslands, scrub, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pterisanthes polita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes and to make furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterisanthes polita has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two sets of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterisanthes polita is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to India. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by air layering. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F).
Where to Find Pterisanthes polita
Pterisanthes polita is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India.
Pterisanthes polita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterisanthes polita?
Pterisanthes polita
What is the common name of Pterisanthes polita?
Polita Pterisanthes
What is the family of Pterisanthes polita?
Annonaceae
Species in the Pterisanthes genus
Pterisanthes polita, Pterisanthes pedata, Pterisanthes miquelii, Pterisanthes heterantha, Pterisanthes glabra, Pterisanthes eriopoda, Pterisanthes caudigera, Pterisanthes beccariana, Pterisanthes dalhousieae, Pterisanthes rufula, Pterisanthes sinuosa, Pterisanthes grandis, Pterisanthes parvifolia, Pterisanthes quinquefoliolata, Pterisanthes stonei, Pterisanthes sumatrana, Pterisanthes pulchra, Pterisanthes gladiata, Pterisanthes brevipedicellata, Pterisanthes cissioides,
Species in the Vitaceae family
Acareosperma spireanum, Ampelocissus birii, Ampelocissus abyssinica, Ampelocissus acapulcensis, Ampelocissus acetosa, Ampelocissus aculeata, Ampelocissus africana, Ampelocissus amentaceus, Ampelocissus angolensis, Ampelocissus arachnoidea, Ampelocissus araneosa, Ampelocissus artemisiifolia, Ampelocissus ascendiflora, Ampelocissus banaensis, Ampelocissus barbata, Ampelocissus bombycina, Ampelocissus borneensis, Ampelocissus botryostachys, Ampelocissus butoensis, Ampelocissus capillaris, Ampelocissus cardiospermoides, Ampelocissus celebica, Ampelocissus chaffanjonii, Ampelocissus changensis, Ampelocissus cinnamomea, Ampelocissus complanata, Ampelocissus concinna, Ampelocissus debilis, Ampelocissus dekindtiana, Ampelocissus dichothrix, Ampelocissus dissecta, Ampelocissus divaricata, Ampelocissus dolichobotrys, Ampelocissus edulis, Ampelocissus elegans, Ampelocissus elephantina, Ampelocissus erdvendbergianus, Ampelocissus filipes, Ampelocissus floccosus, Ampelocissus frutescens, Ampelocissus gardineri, Ampelocissus gracilipes, Ampelocissus gracilis, Ampelocissus harmandii, Ampelocissus helferi, Ampelocissus hoabinhensis, Ampelocissus humulifolia, Ampelocissus imperialis, Ampelocissus indica, Ampelocissus iomalla,
References
Marmaduke Alexander Lawson (1840-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Lawson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:68422-1: Based on the initial data import