Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.H.Gentry) Zuntini & L.G.Lohmann
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 1059 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347181
Common Names
- Tanaecium tetramerum
- Four-part Tanaecium
- Tetramerum Tanaecium
Description
Tanaecium tetramerum (also called Tanaecium tetramerum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as grasslands, shrublands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tanaecium tetramerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tanaecium tetramerum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tanaecium tetramerum can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Tanaecium tetramerum
Tanaecium tetramerum is native to Mexico. It can be found in tropical deciduous forests and cloud forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Tanaecium tetramerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tanaecium tetramerum?
Tanaecium tetramerum
What is the common name of Tanaecium tetramerum?
Tetramerum Tanaecium
Where is Tanaecium tetramerum found?
Tanaecium tetramerum is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Tanaecium genus
Tanaecium jaroba,
Tanaecium duckei,
Tanaecium apiculatum,
Tanaecium cyrtanthum,
Tanaecium exitiosum,
Tanaecium crucigerum,
Tanaecium affine,
Tanaecium bilabiatum,
Tanaecium caudiculatum,
Tanaecium pyramidatum,
Tanaecium revillae,
Tanaecium selloi,
Tanaecium tetragonolobum,
Tanaecium truncatum,
Tanaecium xanthophyllum,
Tanaecium neobrasiliense,
Tanaecium tetramerum,
Tanaecium decorticans,
Tanaecium dichotomum,
Tanaecium parviflorum,
Tanaecium paradoxum,
Tanaecium kuhlmannii,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum,
Adenocalymma pseudopatulum,
Adenocalymma acutissimum,
Adenocalymma apparicianum,
Adenocalymma apurense,
Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum,
Adenocalymma bracteatum,
Adenocalymma bracteolatum,
Adenocalymma bullatum,
Adenocalymma calderonii,
Adenocalymma chocoense,
Adenocalymma coriaceum,
Adenocalymma cymbalum,
Adenocalymma dichilum,
Adenocalymma divaricatum,
Adenocalymma dugandii,
Adenocalymma dusenii,
Adenocalymma flavum,
Adenocalymma fruticosum,
Adenocalymma gracielzae,
Adenocalymma hatschbachii,
Adenocalymma heterophyllum,
Adenocalymma hirtum,
Adenocalymma hypostictum,
Adenocalymma impressum,
Adenocalymma inundatum,
Adenocalymma macrophyllum,
Adenocalymma magdalenense,
Adenocalymma magnificum,
Adenocalymma marginatum,
Adenocalymma nervosum,
Adenocalymma paulistarum,
Adenocalymma prancei,
Adenocalymma salmoneum,
Adenocalymma saulense,
Adenocalymma scabriusculum,
Adenocalymma scansile,
Adenocalymma sousae,
Adenocalymma subincanum,
Adenocalymma subsessilifolium,
Adenocalymma subspicatum,
Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx,
Adenocalymma ternatum,
Adenocalymma trifoliatum,
Adenocalymma ubatubense,
Adenocalymma uleanum,
Adenocalymma cladotrichum,
Adenocalymma reticulatum,
Adenocalymma velutinum,
Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158873-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].