Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
aceroides
ID:
476702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Kurz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 42: 62 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476034

Common Names

  • Pterospermum aceroides
  • Aceroides Pterospermum
  • Aceroides Tree

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Description

Pterospermum aceroides (also called Indian Butter Tree, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pterospermum aceroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge plant and as a ground cover. It has a high tolerance for drought and poor soils, making it an ideal choice for landscaping in dry climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterospermum aceroides has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterospermum aceroides is an evergreen shrub or tree that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pterospermum aceroides

Pterospermum aceroides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.

Pterospermum aceroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterospermum aceroides?

Pterospermum aceroides

What is the common name of Pterospermum aceroides?

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What is the family of Pterospermum aceroides?

Sterculiaceae

Species in the Pterospermum genus

Pterospermum obtusifolium, Pterospermum parvifolium, Pterospermum pecteniforme, Pterospermum reticulatum, Pterospermum rubiginosum, Pterospermum longipes, Pterospermum obliquum, Pterospermum megalanthum, Pterospermum megalocarpum, Pterospermum mucronatum, Pterospermum littorale, Pterospermum xylocarpum, Pterospermum subsessile, Pterospermum semisagittatum, Pterospermum stapfianum, Pterospermum subpeltatum, Pterospermum sumatranum, Pterospermum thorelii, Pterospermum subinaequale, Pterospermum fuscum, Pterospermum grande, Pterospermum grandiflorum, Pterospermum grewiifolium, Pterospermum elmeri, Pterospermum javanicum, Pterospermum harmandii, Pterospermum acerifolium, Pterospermum aceroides, Pterospermum angustifolium, Pterospermum argenteum, Pterospermum burmannianum, Pterospermum elongatum, Pterospermum celebicum, Pterospermum cinnamomeum, Pterospermum cumingii, Pterospermum diversifolium, Pterospermum mengii, Pterospermum suberifolium, Pterospermum heterophyllum, Pterospermum lanceifolium, Pterospermum proteus, Pterospermum kingtungense, Pterospermum truncatolobatum, Pterospermum yunnanense, Pterospermum niveum, Pterospermum menglunense,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824744-1: Based on the initial data import