Pterocymbium — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Pterocymbium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Pterocymbium beccarii
Pterocymbium beccarii
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
Being a pioneer, the plant needs plenty of light, especially in the seedling stage Natural regeneration of this species is generally good. It often suckers vigorously from cut stumps. Plantations need not be weeded during the first 1 - 3 years and should be thinned 5 and 10 years after planting.
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Pterocymbium tinctorium
Pterocymbium tinctorium
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 26 - 32°c, but can tolerate 17 - 36°c. It can be killed by temperatures of 4°c or lower.
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Pterocymbium tubulatum
Pterocymbium tubulatum
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
Found in the wild on sandy soils and on limestone. Natural regeneration of this species is generally good.
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