Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
butterwickianum
ID:
1227489

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 12: 89 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226827



Common Names

  • Tetramerium butterwickianum
  • Butterwick's Tetramerium
  • Butterwickianum Tetramerium


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Description

Tetramerium butterwickianum (also called Butterwick's Tetramerium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and produces white flowers in the spring and summer. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tetramerium butterwickianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetramerium butterwickianum has small, yellow-green flowers that are grouped in clusters of up to 10. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetramerium butterwickianum is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be protected from strong winds. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Tetramerium butterwickianum

Tetramerium butterwickianum is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, shady forests. It can also be found in cultivation in many parts of the world.

Tetramerium butterwickianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetramerium butterwickianum?

Tetramerium butterwickianum

What is the common name of Tetramerium butterwickianum?

Butterwick's Tetramerium

What is the natural habitat of Tetramerium butterwickianum?

Moist woodlands and shaded cliffs

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.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.