Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
empedoclea
ID:
1267815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Gilg

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6): 111 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267153



Common Names

  • Tetracera empedoclea
  • Empedocles Tetracera
  • Empedocle Tetracera


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Description

Tetracera empedoclea (also called 'Empedocles' Climbing Shrub', among many other common names) is a woody climber that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tetracera empedoclea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetracera empedoclea has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetracera empedoclea is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Tetracera empedoclea

Tetracera empedoclea can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Tetracera empedoclea FAQ

What are the common names of Tetracera empedoclea?

Climbing Four-leaved Sedge

What is the native range of Tetracera empedoclea?

India, Sri Lanka

What is the growth habit of Tetracera empedoclea?

Vine

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50225594: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.