Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 347 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321809
Common Names
- Tetrorchidium Ulugurense
- Uluguru Tetrorchidium
- Uluguru Four-Stamen
Description
Tetrorchidium ulugurense (also called Ulugur Tetrachondra, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to China and Taiwan. It is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrorchidium ulugurense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetrorchidium ulugurense 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrorchidium ulugurense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Tetrorchidium ulugurense
Tetrorchidium ulugurense can be found in China.
Tetrorchidium ulugurense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrorchidium ulugurense?
Tetrorchidium ulugurense
What type of plant is Tetrorchidium ulugurense?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae
Where is Tetrorchidium ulugurense native to?
Tetrorchidium ulugurense is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
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,