Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
boomii
ID:
1268815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aymard

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 1 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268153





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Description

Tetracera boomii (also called 'Boom's Tetracera' and 'Boom's Four-petal', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tetracera boomii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetracera boomii has yellow flowers with five petals and a small seed. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetracera boomii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist and in a bright, warm location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tetracera boomii

Tetracera boomii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Tetracera boomii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetracera boomii?

Tetracera boomii

What type of plant is Tetracera boomii?

It is a shrub

Where is Tetracera boomii native to?

It is native to Southeast Asia

Species in the Tetracera genus

Tetracera hirsuta, Tetracera hydrophila, Tetracera hygrophila, Tetracera kampotensis, Tetracera volubilis, Tetracera tigarea, Tetracera surinamensis, Tetracera willdenowiana, Tetracera masuiana, Tetracera leiocarpa, Tetracera portobellensis, Tetracera potatoria, Tetracera rosiflora, Tetracera rotundifolia, Tetracera poggei, Tetracera parviflora, Tetracera perriniana, Tetracera alnifolia, Tetracera costata, Tetracera eriantha, Tetracera breyniana, Tetracera lasiocarpa, Tetracera sellowiana, Tetracera rutenbergii, Tetracera edentata, Tetracera madagascariensis, Tetracera boiviniana, Tetracera scandens, Tetracera bussei, Tetracera litoralis, Tetracera macrophylla, Tetracera akara, Tetracera oblongata, Tetracera nordtiana, Tetracera sarmentosa, Tetracera affinis, Tetracera macphersonii, Tetracera asperula, Tetracera amazonica, Tetracera xui, Tetracera billardierei, Tetracera stuhlmanniana, Tetracera fagifolia, Tetracera loureiri, Tetracera empedoclea, Tetracera lanuginosa, Tetracera arborescens, Tetracera maingayi, Tetracera korthalsii, Tetracera daemeliana,

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,