Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tetracoccus
ID:
235432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 42: 245 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234763



Common Names

  • Mallotus tetracoccus
  • Ricinus tetracoccus
  • Ricinus tetracoccus var. tetracoccus


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Synonyms

  • Mallotus ferrugineus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Rottlera ferruginea Roxb. [unknown]
  • Rottlera tetracocca Roxb. [unknown]
  • Mallotus albus occidentalis Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Mallotus tetracoccus (also called Four-spike Croton, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, leathery leaves. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mallotus tetracoccus is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mallotus tetracoccus is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mallotus tetracoccus is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China and Indonesia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Mallotus tetracoccus

Mallotus tetracoccus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Mallotus tetracoccus FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Mallotus tetracoccus?

The ideal temperature for Mallotus tetracoccus is between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil is best for Mallotus tetracoccus?

A well-draining, organic-rich soil is best for Mallotus tetracoccus.

How much light does Mallotus tetracoccus need?

Mallotus tetracoccus needs bright, indirect light.

Species in the Mallotus genus

Mallotus actinoneurus, Mallotus anomalus, Mallotus apelta, Mallotus atrovirens, Mallotus attenuatus, Mallotus aureopunctatus, Mallotus barbatus, Mallotus beddomei, Mallotus blumeanus, Mallotus brachythyrsus, Mallotus brevipetiolatus, Mallotus calocarpus, Mallotus cambodianus, Mallotus canii, Mallotus caudatus, Mallotus cauliflorus, Mallotus chromocarpus, Mallotus chuyenii, Mallotus claoxyloides, Mallotus concinnus, Mallotus confusus, Mallotus coudercii, Mallotus cumingii, Mallotus darbyshirei, Mallotus decipiens, Mallotus didymochryseus, Mallotus discolor, Mallotus dispar, Mallotus dispersus, Mallotus distans, Mallotus dunnii, Mallotus eberhardtii, Mallotus eriocarpus, Mallotus eximius, Mallotus ficifolius, Mallotus floribundus, Mallotus fuscescens, Mallotus garrettii, Mallotus glabriusculus, Mallotus grossedentatus, Mallotus hanheoensis, Mallotus havilandii, Mallotus hispidospinosus, Mallotus hymenophyllus, Mallotus illudens, Mallotus insularum, Mallotus intercedens, Mallotus japonicus, Mallotus khasianus, Mallotus kongkandae,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References