Status:
valid
Authors:
D.R.Simpson
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 30: 309 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066099
Common Names
- Tetrameranthus Laomae
- Laoma's Tetrameranthus
- Laoma's Tetrameranthus Plant
Description
Tetrameranthus laomae (also called Laoma's tetrameranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, reaching up to 5 m in height, with a trunk up to 15 cm in diameter. It is native to the western Amazon region of South America, where it grows in lowland tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrameranthus laomae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for its edible fruit, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetrameranthus laomae has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrameranthus laomae is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist potting mix.
Where to Find Tetrameranthus laomae
Tetrameranthus laomae is native to Madagascar and can be found in lowland rainforests.
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,