Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
celebicum
ID:
476708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Archip. Ind. : 87 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476040

Common Names

  • Pterospermum celebicum
  • Celebicum Pterospermum
  • Celebicum Tree

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Description

Pterospermum celebicum (also called Celebes Tree Cotton, 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 celebicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterospermum celebicum 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 celebicum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Pterospermum celebicum

Pterospermum celebicum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Pterospermum celebicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterospermum celebicum?

Pterospermum celebicum

What is the common name of Pterospermum celebicum?

Celebes Pterospermum

What is the distribution of Pterospermum celebicum?

Pterospermum celebicum is native to Indonesia

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,