Pterocarpus angolensis dc is an angiosperm plant that belongs to the family fabaceae, subfamily faboideae. Senegal based initially on pterocarpus erinaceus figure 2 for the study of past rainfall variability for the past 2 centuries or more. It is a deciduous tree, usually growing to 16 m in height, with dark brown bark and a high, widecrowned canopy of shiny compound leaves. This information document has been submitted by senegal. Extracts obtained from pterocarpus angolensis dc and ziziphus. Pterocarpus angolensis or commonly known as ambila is a deciduous tree native to southern africa growing about 520 m in height and 5060 cm in trunk. Pterocarpus santalinus synonyms, pterocarpus santalinus pronunciation, pterocarpus santalinus translation, english dictionary definition of pterocarpus santalinus. Pterocarpus angolensis dc is an angiosperm plant that belongs to the. Mukwa and important and threatened timber species of the miombo woodlands find, read and.
Recruitment of pterocarpus angolensis in the wild sciencedirect. In the current study, extracts of two plants, pterocarpus angolensis and ziziphus mucronata were obtained and their antimalarial. The dynamics on the ecology of pterocarpusangolensis dc. Click on each image to see a larger version and details of the record view all images 22 drawing. The 6 chapters of this monograph on the african species pterocarpus angolensis are. Click on each image to see a larger version and details of the record view all images 22 photo. Pterocarpus angolensis world agroforestry home world. Media in category pterocarpus angolensis the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Pterocarpus santalinus tree of india and east indies yielding a hard fragrant timber. Other articles where pterocarpus santalinus is discussed. Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora twentysecond meeting of the plants committee tblisi georgia, 1923 october 2015 information document analysis of the international trade in pterocarpus erinaceus and its consequences in west africa 1. Individuals that are free from density stress perform better in terms of.
The record derives from ildis data supplied on 20100714 which reports it as an accepted name record 1884. Collecting pterocarpus erinaceus samples from senegal for. Pterocarpus angolensis kiaat is a wellknown southern african tree species of commercial. Pterocarpus angolensis wikispecies, free species directory. Pterocarpus indicus synonyms, pterocarpus indicus pronunciation, pterocarpus indicus translation, english dictionary definition of pterocarpus indicus. Population size structure and recruitment rate in pterocarpus. Recruitment of pterocarpus angolensis in the wild request pdf. It grows in bushveld and woodland where the rainfall is above 500 mm per year, and it favours rocky slopes or welldrained, deep, sandy soil.
A bonsai stand made from african padauk wood 20602 19. Pterocarpus angolensis trees are being harvested at an alarming rate in zambia because. Pdf description and ecology of pterocarpus angolensis in namibia. Pterocarpus angolensis grows in the warm, frostfree areas in the northeast of the country, extending into zimbabwe, northern botswana, mozambique and. The dynamics on the ecology of pterocarpus angolensis dc. The use of pterocarpus in the ayurveda system of traditional medicine is thousands of years old. Pterocarpus stock photos download 480 royalty free photos. Pterocarpus angolensis is the most widely harvested timber tree in southern. Nov 08, 20 kiaat, dolfhout, african teak, bloodwood, umbila, mukwa and mulombe are just some of the many common names of pterocarpus angolensis, one of the prime timber species of the woodlands of southern africa. Pterocarpus angolensis grows in southern and eastern africa over a wide range of localities where there is a dry season contrasting with a wet season. It belongs to the subfamily faboideae, and was recently assigned to the informal monophyletic pterocarpus clade within the dalbergieae. Dieback of kiaat pterocarpus angolensis in southern africa.
The crystal structure of the manglcspecific seed lectin from pterocarpus angolensis was determined in complex with methyl. Pterocarpus angolensis is an important timber tree of the miombo woodlands of subsaharan africa. Pterocarpus angolensis plantinfo everything and anything. In a recent study, various extracts of pterocarpus angolensis were prepared and tested against bacteria. Enter the pterocarpus angolensis a type of tree from southern africa. Pterocarpus angolensis is a species of pterocarpus native to southern africa, in angola, mozambique, namibia, south africa, swaziland, tanzania, zaire, zimbabwe,and zambia. The carbohydrate binding site contains a classic manglc type specificity loop. In south africa, the species is protected by state law krynauw 1998 while in tanzania a minimum.
The record derives from ildis data supplied on 20100714 which reports it. The soil type must be deep sandy soil or well drained rocky slopes where the rainfall is above 500 mm per year. Pterocarpus species pterocarpus angolensis name synonyms pterocarpus bussei harms pterocarpus dekindtianus harms pterocarpus dekindtianus var. The names reflect its wide distribution and the many different cultures of people who use this tree in many different ways. Crystal structure of pterocarpus angolensis lectin in complex.
Pterocarpus santalinus, with the common names red sanders, red sandalwood, rakt chandan, and saunderswood, is a species of pterocarpus endemic to the southern eastern ghats mountain range of south india. Pterocarpus angolensis grows in the warm, frost free areas in the northeast of the country, extending into zimbabwe, northern botswana, mozambique and namibia and northwards into other parts of africa. This species may have been the source of the sandalwood used in king solomons temple. Pterocarpus tinctorius hast a large extent of occurrence and can be locally common, although overall population size is not known. Request pdf recruitment of pterocarpus angolensis in the wild.
Wood database and searchable library woodworkers source. There are 3 species of the genus pterocarpus in the rsa. In addition, it is also important to identify novel antimalarial drug targets. Download 480 pterocarpus stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Pdf the tree pterocarpus angolensis is an important component of the dry woodland. The acetone extract was found to be the most active against all the bacteria investigated, with minimum inhibitory concentrations varying from 0. The crystal structure of pterocarpus angolensis lectin is determined in its ligand free state, in complex with the fucosylated biantennary complex type decasaccharide na2f, and in complex with a series of smaller oligosaccharide constituents of na2f.
Rates of natural recruitment measured in western tanzania were found to be low, with only a third of parent trees generating any. Pterocarpus angolensis in english, pterocarpus angolensis is known as bloodwood because of the red gum that drips like blood from damaged trees. Pterocarpus angolensis mycorrhizae chicken manure biodiversity conservation, zambia. Pterocarpus angolensis dendrochronology treerings growth. The species only grows in natural mixed forests and little is known about is productivity potential. Pterocarpus is a pantropical genus of trees in the family fabaceae. I mean, doesnt it look like this tree was the victim of. Jun 11, 2014 media in category pterocarpus the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Pterocarpus angolensis health effects and herbal facts. Pterocarpus indicus tree native to southeastern asia having reddish wood with a mottled or striped black grain padauk, padouk, amboyna genus.
Pterocarpus angolensis kiaat trees dying in south africa, zambia and zimbabwe, where this tree is used in traditional medicine and is a valuable source of timber for woodcarving and furniture. Malaria parasites are increasingly becoming resistant to currently used antimalarial therapies, therefore there is an urgent need to expand the arsenal of alternative antimalarial drugs. Media in category pterocarpus the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. This tree is valued for the rich red colour of its wood. Pterocarpus angolensis is a species of pterocarpus native to southern africa, in angola. Pterocarpus angolensis kiaat is a wellknown southern african tree species valued for its timber lowore 1993 and use in several traditional medicinal applications coates palgrave 1977. Fresh plant parts leaves, bark, fruits and roots were conveniently collected in septemberoctober 2015 from pterocarpus angolensis trees free of disease along nkhatabay forest reserve with the help of the national herbarium and botanic gardens of malawi nhbm plant taxonomist mzuzu office who identified the plant. The padauk found most often is african padauk from p. Pterocarpus is a deciduous tree that can approach a height of 100 feet. Rates of natural recruitment measured in western tanzania were found to be low, with only a third of parent trees generating any seedlings despite considerable seed production. Pterocarpus santalinus tree of india and east indies yielding a hard fragrant timber prized for cabinetwork and dark red heartwood used as a.
Efficacy of pterocarpus angolensis crude extracts against. Population size structure and recruitment rate in pterocarpus angolensis, an exploited tree species in miombo woodlands. Pterocarpus marsupium health benefits and uses of pterocarpus. Kiaat, dolfhout, african teak, bloodwood, umbila, mukwa and mulombe are just some of the many common names of pterocarpus angolensis, one of the prime timber species of the woodlands of southern africa. The branchfree bole is often straight and 3 to 6 m tall figure 1. Botryosphaeriaceae associated with pterocarpus angolensis. Pdf description and ecology of pterocarpus angolensis in. The aerial seeds are the most commonly used parts of the tree, including the wood, flowers and leaves. This slowgrowing, spreading, decidous tree with rough, corky, almost black bark is a useful shade tree for large gardens. Crude extracts of, and purified compounds from, pterocarpus. Pterocarpus indicus tree native to southeastern asia having reddish wood with a mottled or striped black.
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