Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
paneroi
ID:
1332616

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytologia Mem. 24a: 36 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345070





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Description

Tetrachyron paneroi (also called Panero's Tetrachyron, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, where it is found in the understory of the forest. It has large, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrachyron paneroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrachyron paneroi is a small, yellow-green or white flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrachyron paneroi is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Tetrachyron paneroi

Tetrachyron paneroi is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sunny climates.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.