Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
amphymenium
ID:
195859

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 418 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195188

Common Names

  • Amphymenium Pterocarpus
  • Amphymenium Pterocarpus
  • Pterocarpus Amphymenium

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Synonyms

  • Amphymenium pubescens Kunth [valid]
  • Pterocarpos amphimenius St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Lingoum pubescens Kuntze [valid]

Description

Pterocarpus amphymenium (also called 'Amphymenium Pterocarpus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It has a spreading habit and grows in dry woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocarpus amphymenium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterocarpus amphymenium has small, yellowish-white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocarpus amphymenium is a small shrub or climber that is native to Australia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a range of soils and conditions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. Cuttings should be taken from current season's growth and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Pterocarpus amphymenium

Pterocarpus amphymenium is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Pterocarpus amphymenium FAQ

What are the common names for Pterocarpus amphymenium?

Pterocarpus amphymenium is also known as the African padauk.

What is the growth habit of Pterocarpus amphymenium?

Pterocarpus amphymenium is a deciduous tree that grows up to 20 meters in height.

What is the native range of Pterocarpus amphymenium?

Pterocarpus amphymenium is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Pterocarpus genus

Pterocarpus mildbraedii, Pterocarpus albopubescens, Pterocarpus angolensis, Pterocarpus antunesii, Pterocarpus casteelsi, Pterocarpus claessensii, Pterocarpus erinaceus, Pterocarpus gilletii, Pterocarpus hockii, Pterocarpus homblei, Pterocarpus indicus, Pterocarpus lucens, Pterocarpus mutondo, Pterocarpus osun, Pterocarpus rotundifolius, Pterocarpus santalinoides, Pterocarpus soyauxii, Pterocarpus tessmannii, Pterocarpus tinctorius, Pterocarpus megalocarpus, Pterocarpus velutinus, Pterocarpus zenkeri, Pterocarpus marsupium, Pterocarpus dalbergioides, Pterocarpus santalinus, Pterocarpus acapulcensis, Pterocarpus amazonum, Pterocarpus macrocarpus, Pterocarpus officinalis, Pterocarpus orbiculatus, Pterocarpus rohrii, Pterocarpus ternatus, Pterocarpus villosus, Pterocarpus zehntneri, Pterocarpus amphymenium, Pterocarpus steinbachianus, Pterocarpus belizensis, Pterocarpus vidalianus, Pterocarpus monophyllus, Pterocarpus dubius, Pterocarpus dalbergioides, Pterocarpus brenanii, Pterocarpus polyanthrus, Pterocarpus michelianus,

Species in the Fabaceae family