Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
confertiflora
ID:
1414984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Drake) Doweld

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 329(3): 294 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427449



Common Names

  • Tetraphylloides confertiflora
  • Tall-Flowered Four-Leaf
  • Tall-Flowered Four-Leaved Clover


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Description

Tetraphylloides confertiflora (also called Clustered-flowered Tetraphylloides, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has a shrubby habit and can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraphylloides confertiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetraphylloides confertiflora is a small, yellow-green spike. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraphylloides confertiflora is an evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring and can be harvested in late summer.

Where to Find Tetraphylloides confertiflora

Tetraphylloides confertiflora is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.

Tetraphylloides confertiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetraphylloides confertiflora?

Tetraphylloides confertiflora

What type of plant is Tetraphylloides confertiflora?

Tetraphylloides confertiflora is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Where is Tetraphylloides confertiflora found?

Tetraphylloides confertiflora is found in India.

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

IPNI record: 77173896-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001428760
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
Alexander B. Doweld (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doweld' in the authors string.