Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miranda) T.F.Daniel
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 12: 109. 1986 ; Syst. Tetramerium (Acanthac.)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045218
Common Names
- Tetramerium ochoterenae
- Ochoterena's Tetramerium
- Ochoterena's Wild Petunia
Uses & Benefits
Tetramerium ochoterenae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetramerium ochoterenae has white flowers with yellow centers and a red throat. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetramerium ochoterenae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light until the cuttings have rooted and established.
Where to Find Tetramerium ochoterenae
Tetramerium ochoterenae 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,