Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
amazonum
ID:
195545

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex Benth.) Amshoff

Source:
ildis

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht52: 56 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194874

Common Names

  • Amazon Rosewood
  • Amazonian Rosewood
  • Amazonian Redwood

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Synonyms

  • Phellocarpus amazonum Mart. ex Benth. [valid]
  • Phellocarpus acutus Benth. [valid]
  • Lingoum acuminatum Kuntze [valid]
  • Pterocarpus ancylocalyx angustifolius Benth. [valid]
  • Pterocarpus ulei Harms [valid]

Description

Pterocarpus amazonum (also called Amazon Pterocarpus, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has a spreading, multi-stemmed habit and pinnate leaves with small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocarpus amazonum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin problems, and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterocarpus amazonum is a small, yellow, pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocarpus amazonum is a perennial tree that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to the desired spacing. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pterocarpus amazonum

Pterocarpus amazonum can be found in tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pterocarpus amazonum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterocarpus amazonum?

Pterocarpus amazonum

What is the common name of Pterocarpus amazonum?

Amazon Rosewood

What is the natural habitat of Pterocarpus amazonum?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Pterocarpus genus

Pterocarpus mildbraedii, Pterocarpus albopubescens, Pterocarpus angolensis, Pterocarpus antunesii, Pterocarpus casteelsi, Pterocarpus claessensii, Pterocarpus erinaceus, Pterocarpus gilletii, Pterocarpus hockii, Pterocarpus homblei, Pterocarpus indicus, Pterocarpus lucens, Pterocarpus mutondo, Pterocarpus osun, Pterocarpus rotundifolius, Pterocarpus santalinoides, Pterocarpus soyauxii, Pterocarpus tessmannii, Pterocarpus tinctorius, Pterocarpus megalocarpus, Pterocarpus velutinus, Pterocarpus zenkeri, Pterocarpus marsupium, Pterocarpus dalbergioides, Pterocarpus santalinus, Pterocarpus acapulcensis, Pterocarpus amazonum, Pterocarpus macrocarpus, Pterocarpus officinalis, Pterocarpus orbiculatus, Pterocarpus rohrii, Pterocarpus ternatus, Pterocarpus villosus, Pterocarpus zehntneri, Pterocarpus amphymenium, Pterocarpus steinbachianus, Pterocarpus belizensis, Pterocarpus vidalianus, Pterocarpus monophyllus, Pterocarpus dubius, Pterocarpus dalbergioides, Pterocarpus brenanii, Pterocarpus polyanthrus, Pterocarpus michelianus,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Gerda Jane Hillegonda Amshoff (1913-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amshoff' in the authors string.