Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
tetrapetala
ID:
1267889

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Tiegh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41: 500 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267227



Common Names

  • Peraxilla tetrapetala
  • Four-petalled Peraxilla
  • Tetrapetala Peraxilla


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Description

Peraxilla tetrapetala (also called Four-petalled Peraxilla, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to New Zealand and is found in montane and subalpine forests. Its leaves are oblong to elliptic, with a length of 1–3 cm and a width of 0.5–2 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Peraxilla tetrapetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peraxilla tetrapetala is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peraxilla tetrapetala is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Peraxilla tetrapetala

Peraxilla tetrapetala can be found in New Zealand.

Peraxilla tetrapetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peraxilla tetrapetala?

Peraxilla tetrapetala

What type of plant is Peraxilla tetrapetala?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Peraxilla tetrapetala?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Peraxilla genus

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50225787: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.