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Pterospermum

Pterospermum

9.9
A group of trees and small bushes that grow in tropical Asia with large leaves and flowers
  • noun
  • /ˌtɛrəˈspɜrməm/
  • Specialized
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  • Some species of Pterospermum produce large, fragrant flowers that attract pollinators.

Examples

  • The leaves of Pterospermum are often used in traditional medicine in some Asian countries.

  • Many Pterospermum species thrive in tropical climates.

  • Botanists discovered a new Pterospermum species in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.

  • The Pterospermum tree is known for its large, beautiful flowers.

  • Botanists discovered a new Pterospermum species in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.

  • Some species of Pterospermum produce large, fragrant flowers that attract pollinators.

  • Many Pterospermum species thrive in tropical climates.

Compounds

Pterospermum acerifolium
  • Specialized
9.9

A large tree that loses leaves, has fragrant white night flowers and reddish wood for planks

Surface Forms

Pterospermum singular
Pterospermums plural

Etymology

Pterospermum comes from Greek parts ptero- 'wing' and sperma which appears in -spermum and means 'seed'. Many species have winged seeds, so the name means 'winged seed' and fits this group of tropical Asian trees.