Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
volubilis
ID:
408958

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 533 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408290



Common Names

  • Tetracera volubilis
  • Volubilis Tetracera
  • Tetracera


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Synonyms

  • Gynetera volubilis (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Tetracera acuminata DC. [unknown]
  • Tetracera erecta Sessé & Moc. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Tetracera japurensis Mart. & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Tetracera salicifolia C.Presl [unknown]
  • Tetracera williamsii J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Tetracera alata C.Presl [unknown]
  • Tetracera jamaicensis DC. [unknown]
  • Tetracera mexicana Eichler [unknown]
  • Tetracera poeppigiana Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Tetracera volubilis volubilis [unknown]
  • Tetracera castaneifolia Triana & Planch. [unknown]

Description

Tetracera volubilis (also called Climbing tetracera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is a climbing shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tetracera volubilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tetracera volubilis sub. mollis (Standl.) Kubitzki

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetracera volubilis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetracera volubilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Tetracera volubilis

Tetracera volubilis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be found in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Tetracera volubilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetracera volubilis?

Tetracera volubilis

What are the common names of Tetracera volubilis?

The common names of Tetracera volubilis are the twining tetracera and the twining waxflower

What is the natural habitat of Tetracera volubilis?

Tetracera volubilis is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America

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