Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
tetragona
ID:
639046

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Harling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 17: 43 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638378



Common Names

  • Asplundia tetragona
  • Tetragona Asplundia
  • Tetragona's Asplundia


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Synonyms

  • Salmia tetragona Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Carludovica tetragona Kunth [unknown]

Description

Asplundia tetragona (also called Tetragona, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It is an epiphytic plant that grows on trees and other structures.

Uses & Benefits

Asplundia tetragona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplundia tetragona has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm and 6 petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplundia tetragona is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry during the winter months.

Where to Find Asplundia tetragona

Asplundia tetragona is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Asplundia tetragona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplundia tetragona?

Asplundia tetragona

What is the common name of Asplundia tetragona?

Four-angled Asplundia

What is the natural habitat of Asplundia tetragona?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Asplundia genus

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275781: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.