Pterospermum pecteniforme - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pecteniforme
ID:
476489
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 6: 296 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475821
Common Names
- Pterospermum pecteniforme
- Comb-like Pterospermum
- Comb-like Silk-cotton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterospermum pecteniforme (also called Comb-shaped Pterospermum, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry and wet habitats, such as grasslands, forests, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pterospermum pecteniforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterospermum pecteniforme has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterospermum pecteniforme is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. Propagation is usually done through seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 15-20 cm.
Where to Find Pterospermum pecteniforme
Pterospermum pecteniforme is native to India and can be found in moist forests and riverbanks.
Pterospermum pecteniforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterospermum pecteniforme?
Pterospermum pecteniforme
What is the common name of Pterospermum pecteniforme?
Pecteniforme Pterospermum
What is the natural habitat of Pterospermum pecteniforme?
Pterospermum pecteniforme is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
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
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824793-1: Based on the initial data import