Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
costaricense
ID:
322449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huft

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 1112 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321781



Common Names

  • Tetrorchidium Costaricense
  • Costa Rican Tetrorchidium
  • Costa Rican Four-Stamen


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Description

Tetrorchidium costaricense (also called Costa Rican 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 costaricense 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 costaricense has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrorchidium costaricense 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 costaricense

Tetrorchidium costaricense can be found in Costa Rica.

Tetrorchidium costaricense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrorchidium costaricense?

Tetrorchidium costaricense

What is the common name of Tetrorchidium costaricense?

Costa Rican Tetrorchidium

What is the natural habitat of Tetrorchidium costaricense?

Tetrorchidium costaricense is native to Costa Rica.

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