Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
tetraphyllum
ID:
396282

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 881 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395614



Common Names

  • Tetraphyllum Carpetweed
  • Tetraphyllum Pinkweed
  • Tetraphyllum Wireweed


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Synonyms

  • Polycarpaea tetraphylla E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Polycarpon floribundum Willk. [unknown]
  • Mollugo tetraphylla L. [unknown]
  • Alsine polycarpa Crantz [unknown]
  • Holosteum tetraphyllum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Polycarpon tetraphyllum verticillatum Fenzl [unknown]
  • Polycarpon tetraphyllum tetraphyllum [unknown]

Description

Polycarpon tetraphyllum (also called Four-leaf Polycarpon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams or rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Polycarpaea tetraphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in herbal medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polycarpon tetraphyllum sub. diphyllum (Cav.) O.Bolòs & Font Quer
Polycarpon tetraphyllum sub. alsinifolium (Biv.) Arcang.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polycarpon tetraphyllum is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polycarpon tetraphyllum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or by root cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Polycarpon tetraphyllum

Polycarpon tetraphyllum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Polycarpon tetraphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polycarpon tetraphyllum?

Polycarpon tetraphyllum

What is the common name of Polycarpon tetraphyllum?

Four-leaved carpetweed

What is the natural habitat of Polycarpon tetraphyllum?

Tropical rainforests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References