Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles35: 98 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171142
Common Names
- Tubman's Tetraberlinia
- Tubman's Berberis
- Tubman's Barberry
Description
Tetraberlinia tubmaniana (also called Tubman's Tetraberlinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It has an upright habit and its leaves are oval-shaped and glossy. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tetraberlinia tubmaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetraberlinia tubmaniana has yellow flowers with five petals and a five-lobed calyx. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetraberlinia tubmaniana is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It can reach up to 20 m in height. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Tetraberlinia tubmaniana
Tetraberlinia tubmaniana is native to the western United States, from California to Montana.
Tetraberlinia tubmaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetraberlinia tubmaniana?
Tetraberlinia tubmaniana
What is the common name of Tetraberlinia tubmaniana?
Tubman's Tetraberlinia
What is the habitat of Tetraberlinia tubmaniana?
Tetraberlinia tubmaniana is found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and open woods in the Rocky Mountains and northern Great Plains of North America.
Species in the Tetraberlinia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family