Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 272 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265145
Common Names
- Stuhlmanniana Tetracera
- Stuhlmanniano Tetracera
- Tetracera Stuhlmanniana
Description
Tetracera stuhlmanniana (also called Stuhlmann's Tetracera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dilleniaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tetracera stuhlmanniana is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetracera stuhlmanniana has small, white, fragrant flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetracera stuhlmanniana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.
Where to Find Tetracera stuhlmanniana
Tetracera stuhlmanniana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Tetracera stuhlmanniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetracera stuhlmanniana?
Tetracera stuhlmanniana
What is the common name of Tetracera stuhlmanniana?
Stuhlmann's Tetracera
What is the natural habitat of Tetracera stuhlmanniana?
Dry hillsides and canyons in Mexico
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,