Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 12: 557 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409824
Common Names
- Ducke's Tetrameranthus
- Tetrameranthus Duckei
- Ducke's Four-Stem
Description
Tetrameranthus duckei (also called Ducke's Tetrameranthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has small white flowers and leathery leaves. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrameranthus duckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetrameranthus duckei is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small and thin with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrameranthus duckei is a slow-growing succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Tetrameranthus duckei
Tetrameranthus duckei is native to Brazil. It can be found in wet areas, such as marshes and swamps.
Tetrameranthus duckei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrameranthus duckei?
Tetrameranthus duckei
What is the common name of Tetrameranthus duckei?
Ducke's Tetrameranthus
What is the habitat of Tetrameranthus duckei?
It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands
Species in the Tetrameranthus genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,