Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rubrum
ID:
1045782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hopp

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 24: 536. 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045120



Common Names

  • Tetramerium rubrum
  • Red tetramerium
  • Rubrum tetramerium


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Description

Tetramerium rubrum (also called 'Red 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 rubrum 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 rubrum 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 rubrum 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 rubrum

Tetramerium rubrum 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

George Bippus Happ (1893-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Happ' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.