Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
abditum
ID:
1045778

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 12: 113. 1986 ; Syst. Tetramerium (Acanthac.)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045116



Common Names

  • Tetramerium abditum
  • Hidden tetramerium
  • Abditum tetramerium


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Description

Tetramerium abditum (also called 'Hidden Tetramerium', among many other common names) is a small perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves with a white or pinkish vein pattern, and small pink or white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Tetramerium abditum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetramerium abditum is white, with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetramerium abditum is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from the tips of the branches and place them in a rooting hormone before planting them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Tetramerium abditum

Tetramerium abditum can be found in Mexico.

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.