Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
tetraloba
ID:
817288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cupido

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 32: 74 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816622



Common Names

  • Merciera tetraloba
  • Four-lobed Merciera
  • Four-lobed Olive


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Description

Merciera tetraloba (also called Four-Lobed Merciera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Merciera tetraloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Merciera tetraloba has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merciera tetraloba is a small shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be fertilized regularly. It is also important to prune the plant regularly to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Merciera tetraloba

Merciera tetraloba is native to Central and South America.

Merciera tetraloba FAQ

What are the light requirements of Merciera tetraloba?

Merciera tetraloba prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil does Merciera tetraloba prefer?

Merciera tetraloba prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How often should Merciera tetraloba be watered?

Merciera tetraloba should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week.

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

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