Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
consanguineum
ID:
1553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hillebr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 199 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000882



Common Names

  • Tetramolopium Consanguineum
  • Consanguineum Tetramolopium
  • Tetramolopium


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Synonyms

  • Tetramolopium consanguineum consanguineum [unknown]

Description

Tetramolopium consanguineum (also called 'Hawaiian Woodrose', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it is found in dry and mesic forests. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Tetramolopium consanguineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and as a food source.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tetramolopium consanguineum sub. consanguineum
Tetramolopium consanguineum sub. leptophyllum (Sherff) Lowrey

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetramolopium consanguineum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetramolopium consanguineum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in about two weeks.

Where to Find Tetramolopium consanguineum

Tetramolopium consanguineum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Tetramolopium consanguineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetramolopium consanguineum?

Tetramolopium consanguineum

What is the family of Tetramolopium consanguineum?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Tetramolopium consanguineum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Tetramolopium genus

Tetramolopium consanguineum, Tetramolopium rockii, Tetramolopium lanatum, Tetramolopium wilhelminae, Tetramolopium tenerrimum, Tetramolopium crepatutarum, Tetramolopium gracile, Tetramolopium flaccidum, Tetramolopium alinae, Tetramolopium conyzoides, Tetramolopium humile, Tetramolopium capillare, Tetramolopium virgatum, Tetramolopium capellaense, Tetramolopium pioraense, Tetramolopium sylvae, Tetramolopium cinereum, Tetramolopium mitiaroense, Tetramolopium procumbens, Tetramolopium spathulatum, Tetramolopium ericoides, Tetramolopium bicolor, Tetramolopium ciliatum, Tetramolopium tenue, Tetramolopium vagans, Tetramolopium fasciculatum, Tetramolopium klossii, Tetramolopium arenarium, Tetramolopium distichum, Tetramolopium macrum, Tetramolopium carstenszense, Tetramolopium remyi, Tetramolopium piloso-villosum, Tetramolopium prostratum, Tetramolopium filiforme, Tetramolopium pumilum, Tetramolopium corallioides, Tetramolopium lepidotum,

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