👉 Pterotheca is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. It is classified as a subgenus of the family Poaceae, which also includes grasses and other woody plants. Pterothecas are known for their large leaves that can reach up to 30 cm in diameter, and they have thorny stems and flowers with brightly colored petals. Pterothecas are primarily found on the ground in tropical and subtropical regions of the world