Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
heterantha
ID:
395226

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A.Lawson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 664 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394558

Common Names

  • Pterisanthes heterantha
  • Heteranthous Pterisanthes
  • Pterisanthes

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Synonyms

  • Pterisanthes heterotricha Merr. [unknown]
  • Embamma heteranthum Griff. [unknown]

Description

Pterisanthes heterantha (also called Heteranthous 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 heterantha 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

Pterisanthes heterantha has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two sets of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterisanthes heterantha 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 heterantha

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

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Annonaceae

Species in the Vitaceae family

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