Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
nordtiana
ID:
1046543

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
tro

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 5: 1 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045881



Common Names

  • Tetracera nordtiana
  • Nordt's tetracera
  • Tetracera vine


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Description

Tetracera nordtiana (also called Nordt's Four O'Clock, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen vine native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tetracera nordtiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tetracera nordtiana var. moluccana Hoogland
Tetracera nordtiana var. wuthiana (F.Muell.) Hoogland

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetracera nordtiana is white, with four petals, and has a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetracera nordtiana is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium. Once established, Tetracera nordtiana is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Tetracera nordtiana

Tetracera nordtiana is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, from sea level to 1500 m elevation.

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,

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