Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
rubrivenium
ID:
322470

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 23 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321802



Common Names

  • Tetrorchidium Rubrivenium
  • Red-Veined Tetrorchidium
  • Red-Veined Four-Stamen


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Synonyms

  • Tetrorchidium boyacanum Croizat [unknown]
  • Tetrorchidium rubrivenium fendleri Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tetrorchidium rubrivenium integrifolium Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tetrorchidium rubrivenium trigynum (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tetrorchidium trigynum Baill. [unknown]
  • Tetrorchidium rubrivenium genuinum Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Tetrorchidium rubrivenium (also called Red-veined 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 rubrivenium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetrorchidium rubrivenium 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrorchidium rubrivenium 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 rubrivenium

Tetrorchidium rubrivenium can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Tetrorchidium rubrivenium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrorchidium rubrivenium?

Tetrorchidium rubrivenium

What type of plant is Tetrorchidium rubrivenium?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae

Where is Tetrorchidium rubrivenium native to?

Tetrorchidium rubrivenium is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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-202607: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.