Pterocarpus
Pterocarpus indicus
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Guam, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Santa Cruz Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam
Francisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Pterocarpus
- Species:
- Pterocarpus indicus
- USDA Symbol:
- PTIN2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers fertile soils in tropical regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification of the hard seed coat improves germination rates. Seeds should be soaked in water for 24-48 hours after scarification.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI