Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
glabra
ID:
395227

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 3: 287 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394559

Common Names

  • Pterisanthes glabra
  • Smooth Pterisanthes
  • Pterisanthes

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Description

Pterisanthes glabra (also called Glabrous 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 glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes and to make furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterisanthes glabra is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterisanthes glabra 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 glabra

Pterisanthes glabra is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India.

Pterisanthes glabra FAQ

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Annonaceae

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,