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Pterospermum
CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom:
Plantae
Family:
Sterculiaceae
Genus:
Pterospermum
Species:
acerifolium
Vernacular name: Kanak champa
PLANT PROFILE:
Pterospermum or Kanak Champa is a genus of tropical trees and shrubs belonging to the family Sterculiaceae. Some species
are grown ornamentally while others are valued for their timber. Kanak Champa is a tree of Indian origin, which reaches a
height of 50-70 ft. Leaves are simple, alternate, have stipules and are palmately ribbed. It has large fragrant nocturnal white
flowers, occurring in axillary fascicles. Fruit is a capsule, angled and furfuraceaous.
USES:
Pterospermum is seen only in cultivation. It yields a reddish wood used for planking; often grown as an ornamental or shade
tree.
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