Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dalzell & A.Gibson) Manden.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 42: 14 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508033
Common Names
- Tetrataenium grande
- Grande Tetrataenium
- Large Tetrataenium
Synonyms
- Peucedanum grande C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Pastinaca grandis Dalzell & A.Gibson [unknown]
- Heracleum grande (Dalzell & A.Gibson) P.K.Mukh. [unknown]
Description
Tetrataenium grande (also called Grand Tetrataenium, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the Cupressaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is a small tree with narrow, green leaves and small cones.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrataenium grande is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetrataenium grande is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrataenium grande can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tetrataenium grande
Tetrataenium grande is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Qinghai, and Sichuan.
Tetrataenium grande FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrataenium grande?
Tetrataenium grande
What is the common name of Tetrataenium grande?
Grand Tetrataenium
What is the natural habitat of Tetrataenium grande?
Tetrataenium grande is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Tetrataenium genus
Tetrataenium bivittatum,
Tetrataenium burmanicum,
Tetrataenium aquilegifolium,
Tetrataenium nephrophyllum,
Tetrataenium cardiocarpum,
Tetrataenium ceylanicum,
Tetrataenium hookerianum,
Tetrataenium lallii,
Tetrataenium lasiopetalum,
Tetrataenium rigens,
Tetrataenium sprengelianum,
Tetrataenium sublineare,
Tetrataenium wallichii,
Tetrataenium leucocarpum,
Tetrataenium canescens,
Tetrataenium grande,
Tetrataenium himalayense,
Tetrataenium nepalense,
Tetrataenium olgae,
Tetrataenium yunnanense,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,