Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
1263027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 17: 140 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262365



Common Names

  • Tetracme elongata
  • Elongate Tetracme
  • Elongate Wild Petunia


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Description

Tetracme elongata (also called Elongate Tetracme, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and prefers partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Tetracme elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fevers, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tetracme elongata are yellow, with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetracme elongata is a perennial shrub that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Tetracme elongata

Tetracme elongata can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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