Tetrorchidium rotundatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundatum
ID:
322469
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 16: 44 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321801
Common Names
- Tetrorchidium Rotundatum
- Round-Fruited Tetrorchidium
- Round-Fruited Four-Stamen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tetrorchidium rotundatum (also called Round-leaved 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 rotundatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetrorchidium rotundatum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tetrorchidium rotundatum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and lightly covered. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Tetrorchidium rotundatum
Tetrorchidium rotundatum can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Tetrorchidium rotundatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrorchidium rotundatum?
Tetrorchidium rotundatum
What is the common name of Tetrorchidium rotundatum?
Round Tetrorchidium
What is the natural habitat of Tetrorchidium rotundatum?
Tetrorchidium rotundatum 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-202606: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.