Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.45: 311 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000172866
Common Names
- Tessmannii Pterocarpus
- Tessmannii Pterocarpus Plant
- Tessmannii Pterocarpus Flower
Description
Pterocarpus tessmannii (also called Tessmann's Groundnut, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has a short, branching stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open woods and along rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pterocarpus tessmannii is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterocarpus tessmannii is a small, yellowish-white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pterocarpus tessmannii is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The plants will self-seed freely and can be divided in spring or autumn. They can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Pterocarpus tessmannii
Pterocarpus tessmannii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, lowland forests.
Pterocarpus tessmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterocarpus tessmannii?
Pterocarpus tessmannii
What type of plant is Pterocarpus tessmannii?
A tree
Where is Pterocarpus tessmannii found?
West 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