Tetramerium mcvaughii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mcvaughii
ID:
1045781
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.F.Daniel
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 12: 92 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045119
Common Names
- Tetramerium mcvaughii
- McVaugh's tetramerium
- McVaughii tetramerium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tetramerium mcvaughii (also called 'McVaugh's 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 mcvaughii 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 mcvaughii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tetramerium mcvaughii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated from cuttings in the summer or from seed in the fall. It can also be propagated from root cuttings in the spring.
Where to Find Tetramerium mcvaughii
Tetramerium mcvaughii can be found in Mexico.
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
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.