Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
pterocarpus
ID:
667987

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 661 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667319

Common Names

  • Pterocarpus Enarthrocarpus
  • Pterocarpus Fruit
  • Pterocarpus Fruit Tree

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Synonyms

  • Raphanus pterocarpus Pers. [unknown]
  • Enarthrocarpus strangulatus amalecitanus Asch. [unknown]
  • Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus hispidus Pamp. [unknown]
  • Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus pterocarpus [unknown]

Description

Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus (also called the Winged Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss in the family Lycopodiaceae. It is an evergreen, perennial plant with a creeping habit and a height of up to 20 cm. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a windbreak and as a shade tree. It is also used for timber and for fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white or yellowish-white aril. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are initially light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division of the rootball. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year. It can also be propagated by layering or by taking cuttings from the stems.

Where to Find Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus

Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus is native to tropical West Africa, from Guinea to Gabon.

Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus?

Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus

What are the common names of Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus?

African ebony, African walnut, and African mahogany

What is the natural habitat of Enarthrocarpus pterocarpus?

It is found in tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,