Astrotricha pterocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pterocarpa
ID:
295178
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 379 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294510
Common Names
- Pterocarp Astrotricha
- Winged-fruit Astrotricha
- Winged-fruited Astrotricha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Astrotricha pterocarpa (also called Winged raintree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Astrotricha pterocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments like fever, headache, and stomach problems. It is also used as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Astrotricha pterocarpa has small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Astrotricha pterocarpa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Astrotricha pterocarpa
Astrotricha pterocarpa is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to Jamaica.
Astrotricha pterocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Astrotricha pterocarpa?
Astrotricha pterocarpa
What is the family of Astrotricha pterocarpa?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Astrotricha pterocarpa?
Winged-fruited Astrotricha
Species in the Astrotricha genus
Astrotricha asperifolia, Astrotricha biddulphiana, Astrotricha brachyandra, Astrotricha cordata, Astrotricha crassifolia, Astrotricha floccosa, Astrotricha glabra, Astrotricha hamptonii, Astrotricha intermedia, Astrotricha latifolia, Astrotricha ledifolia, Astrotricha linearis, Astrotricha longifolia, Astrotricha obovata, Astrotricha obtusifolia, Astrotricha parvifolia, Astrotricha pauciflora, Astrotricha pterocarpa, Astrotricha roddii, Astrotricha umbrosa,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-17634: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.