Pterospermum mengii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mengii
ID:
508529
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Wilkie
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 64: 180 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507861
Common Names
- Pterospermum mengii
- Meng's Pterospermum
- Meng's Indian Almond
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterospermum mengii (also called 'Meng's Starfruit', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 meters in height, with dark green, glossy leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pterospermum mengii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterospermum mengii is white or pinkish-white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white fleshy coating. The seedlings are small and have a white fleshy coating.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterospermum mengii can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks.
Where to Find Pterospermum mengii
Pterospermum mengii can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Pterospermum mengii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterospermum mengii?
Pterospermum mengii
What type of plant is Pterospermum mengii?
It is a tree
Where is Pterospermum mengii found?
It is found in 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,
References
Peter Wilkie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilkie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77084106-1: Based on the initial data import