Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tetragona
ID:
588723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 85 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588055



Common Names

  • Carlemannia tetragona
  • Tetragonal Papaya
  • Tetragonal Tree


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Description

Carlemannia tetragona (also called Tetragonal Carlemannia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carlemannia tetragona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Carlemannia tetragona is yellowish-green, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small, oval, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlemannia tetragona is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial succulent with a rosette of fleshy, grey-green leaves. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rosettes. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rosettes should be done in spring or early summer. The rosettes should be carefully separated and planted in individual containers with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Carlemannia tetragona

Carlemannia tetragona can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.

Carlemannia tetragona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carlemannia tetragona?

Carlemannia tetragona

What is the common name of Carlemannia tetragona?

Carlemannia

What is the family of Carlemannia tetragona?

Caricaceae

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:745759-1: 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].