Tetramerium fruticosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosum
ID:
410808
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Zoe 5: 171 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410140
Common Names
- Fruticosum Four-Leaf
- Fruticosum Four-Leafed Clover
- Tetramerium Fruticosum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tetramerium fruticosum (also called Shrubby Tetramerium, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to Central America. It has ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist forests, along riverbanks and in other areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Tetramerium fruticosum is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetramerium fruticosum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a rosette of narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tetramerium fruticosum is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Tetramerium fruticosum
Tetramerium fruticosum is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats.
Tetramerium fruticosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetramerium fruticosum?
Tetramerium fruticosum
What is the family of Tetramerium fruticosum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Tetramerium fruticosum?
Bushy Aster
Species in the Tetramerium genus
Tetramerium nemorum, Tetramerium nervosum, Tetramerium fruticosum, Tetramerium carranzae, Tetramerium glandulosum, Tetramerium diffusum, Tetramerium tenuissimum, Tetramerium surcubambense, Tetramerium denudatum, Tetramerium zeta, Tetramerium wasshausenii, Tetramerium sagasteguianum, Tetramerium peruvianum, Tetramerium rzedowskii, Tetramerium yaquianum, Tetramerium abditum, Tetramerium emilyanum, Tetramerium glutinosum, Tetramerium mcvaughii, Tetramerium rubrum, Tetramerium ochoterenae, Tetramerium langlassei, Tetramerium oaxacanum, Tetramerium guerrerense, Tetramerium aureum, Tetramerium obovatum, Tetramerium tetramerioides, Tetramerium crenatum, Tetramerium butterwickianum, Tetramerium vargasiae,
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
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.