Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aptera
ID:
1133912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parry

Source:
tro

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Proc. Davenport Acad. Nat. Sci. 4: 39 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133250

Common Names

  • Ptelea Aptera
  • Aptera Ptelea
  • Ptelea

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Description

Ptelea aptera (also called wingless ptelea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ptelea aptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptelea aptera has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptelea aptera is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family, Rutaceae. It is native to South America and Central America. It is a shrub or small tree growing to a height of 5–10 m (16–33 ft). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ptelea aptera

Ptelea aptera is found in tropical forests of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Ptelea genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,