Tetrorchidium dusenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dusenii
ID:
322452
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XVI: 197 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321784
Common Names
- Tetrorchidium Dusenii
- Dusen's Tetrorchidium
- Dusen's Four-Stamen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tetrorchidium dusenii (also called Dusen's 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 dusenii is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetrorchidium dusenii 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 dusenii 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 dusenii
Tetrorchidium dusenii can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Tetrorchidium dusenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrorchidium dusenii?
Tetrorchidium dusenii
What is the common name of Tetrorchidium dusenii?
Dusen's Tetrorchidium
What is the natural habitat of Tetrorchidium dusenii?
Tetrorchidium dusenii is native to tropical South America.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-202591: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.