Tetrorchidium congolense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congolense
ID:
322447
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 29: 197 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321779
Common Names
- Tetrorchidium Congolense
- Congolese Tetrorchidium
- Congolese Four-Stamen
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- Tetrorchidium congolense lenifolium J.Léonard [unknown]
Description
Tetrorchidium congolense (also called Congo Four O'Clock, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have a green coloration. It grows in dry, open areas such as deserts and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrorchidium congolense is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, as well as to improve digestion and reduce inflammation. It is also used in Ayurvedic medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetrorchidium congolense has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tetrorchidium congolense is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month. Prune the shrub to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Tetrorchidium congolense
Tetrorchidium congolense can be found in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tetrorchidium congolense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrorchidium congolense?
Tetrorchidium congolense
What is the common name of Tetrorchidium congolense?
Congolese Tetrorchidium
What is the natural habitat of Tetrorchidium congolense?
Tetrorchidium congolense is native to tropical Africa.
Species in the Tetrorchidium genus
Tetrorchidium andinum, Tetrorchidium brevifolium, Tetrorchidium bulbipilosum, Tetrorchidium congolense, Tetrorchidium costaricense, Tetrorchidium didymostemon, Tetrorchidium duckei, Tetrorchidium dusenii, Tetrorchidium euryphyllum, Tetrorchidium gabonense, Tetrorchidium jamaicense, Tetrorchidium macrophyllum, Tetrorchidium microphyllum, Tetrorchidium ochroleucum, Tetrorchidium oppositifolium, Tetrorchidium parvulum, Tetrorchidium popayanense, Tetrorchidium robledoanum, Tetrorchidium rotundatum, Tetrorchidium rubrivenium, Tetrorchidium ulugurense, Tetrorchidium hirsutum, Tetrorchidium trichotocarpum,
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,