Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 418 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394560
Common Names
- Pterisanthes eriopoda
- Woolly Pterisanthes
- Pterisanthes
Synonyms
- Pterisanthes ovata Korth. ex Miq. [unknown]
- Vitis eriopoda Miq. [unknown]
Description
Pterisanthes eriopoda (also called Eriopodous Pterisanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem and a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in grasslands, scrub, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pterisanthes eriopoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterisanthes eriopoda is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pterisanthes eriopoda is a perennial herb that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 20°F (-6°C).
Where to Find Pterisanthes eriopoda
Pterisanthes eriopoda is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India.
Pterisanthes eriopoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterisanthes eriopoda?
Pterisanthes eriopoda
What is the common name of Pterisanthes eriopoda?
Eriopoda Pterisanthes
What is the family of Pterisanthes eriopoda?
Annonaceae
Species in the Pterisanthes genus
Pterisanthes polita,
Pterisanthes pedata,
Pterisanthes miquelii,
Pterisanthes heterantha,
Pterisanthes glabra,
Pterisanthes eriopoda,
Pterisanthes caudigera,
Pterisanthes beccariana,
Pterisanthes dalhousieae,
Pterisanthes rufula,
Pterisanthes sinuosa,
Pterisanthes grandis,
Pterisanthes parvifolia,
Pterisanthes quinquefoliolata,
Pterisanthes stonei,
Pterisanthes sumatrana,
Pterisanthes pulchra,
Pterisanthes gladiata,
Pterisanthes brevipedicellata,
Pterisanthes cissioides,
Species in the Vitaceae family
Acareosperma spireanum,
Ampelocissus birii,
Ampelocissus abyssinica,
Ampelocissus acapulcensis,
Ampelocissus acetosa,
Ampelocissus aculeata,
Ampelocissus africana,
Ampelocissus amentaceus,
Ampelocissus angolensis,
Ampelocissus arachnoidea,
Ampelocissus araneosa,
Ampelocissus artemisiifolia,
Ampelocissus ascendiflora,
Ampelocissus banaensis,
Ampelocissus barbata,
Ampelocissus bombycina,
Ampelocissus borneensis,
Ampelocissus botryostachys,
Ampelocissus butoensis,
Ampelocissus capillaris,
Ampelocissus cardiospermoides,
Ampelocissus celebica,
Ampelocissus chaffanjonii,
Ampelocissus changensis,
Ampelocissus cinnamomea,
Ampelocissus complanata,
Ampelocissus concinna,
Ampelocissus debilis,
Ampelocissus dekindtiana,
Ampelocissus dichothrix,
Ampelocissus dissecta,
Ampelocissus divaricata,
Ampelocissus dolichobotrys,
Ampelocissus edulis,
Ampelocissus elegans,
Ampelocissus elephantina,
Ampelocissus erdvendbergianus,
Ampelocissus filipes,
Ampelocissus floccosus,
Ampelocissus frutescens,
Ampelocissus gardineri,
Ampelocissus gracilipes,
Ampelocissus gracilis,
Ampelocissus harmandii,
Ampelocissus helferi,
Ampelocissus hoabinhensis,
Ampelocissus humulifolia,
Ampelocissus imperialis,
Ampelocissus indica,
Ampelocissus iomalla,