Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lucens
ID:
173419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lepr. ex Guill. & Perr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Seneg. Tent.: 228 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000172748

Common Names

  • Pterocarpus
  • Lucens
  • Red Sandalwood

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Synonyms

  • Pterocarpus abyssinicus Hochst. [unknown]
  • Lingoum lucens (Lepr. ex Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Pterocarpus lucens (also called Shining Pterocarpus, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 25 meters tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands, savannas, and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocarpus lucens is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pterocarpus lucens sub. antunesii (Taub.) Rojo
Pterocarpus lucens sub. lucens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterocarpus lucens is a yellow-orange, five-petalled bloom. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped bean. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocarpus lucens is a tropical tree native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Pterocarpus lucens

Pterocarpus lucens can be found in the Caribbean, primarily in Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.

Pterocarpus lucens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterocarpus lucens?

Pterocarpus lucens

What are the common names of Pterocarpus lucens?

Common names of Pterocarpus lucens include shining milkvetch and shining locoweed.

Where is Pterocarpus lucens found?

Pterocarpus lucens is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.

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

References

George Samuel Perrottet (1790-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perr.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.
François Mathias René Leprieur (1799-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lepr.' in the authors string.