Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ksu
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 88 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476043
Common Names
- Pterospermum diversifolium
- Diversifolium Pterospermum
- Diversifolium Tree
Synonyms
- Pterospermadendron diversifolium (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
- Pterospermadendron glabrescens (Wight & Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Pterospermum glabrescens Wight & Arn. [unknown]
- Pterospermum hastatum Blanco [unknown]
- Dombeya diversifolia (Blume) Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Pterospermum diversifolium (also called Variable-Leaved 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 diversifolium 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 diversifolium has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pterospermum diversifolium is a tropical evergreen tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Pterospermum diversifolium
Pterospermum diversifolium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
Pterospermum diversifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterospermum diversifolium?
Pterospermum diversifolium
What is the common name of Pterospermum diversifolium?
Diverse-leaved Pterospermum
What is the distribution of Pterospermum diversifolium?
Pterospermum diversifolium is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
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,