Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ambigua
ID:
456548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nied.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 141: 168 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455880



Common Names

  • Tetrapterys ambigua
  • Ambiguous Tetrapterys
  • Four-winged Four O'Clock


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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia ambigua Griseb. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia lanata Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia paraguayensis Nied. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia ambigua paraguayensis Nied. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys pilifera S.Moore [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys ambigua paraguayensis Nied. [unknown]
  • Hiraea ambigua A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys paraguariensis Nied. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys paraguariensis argentea Nied. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys paraguariensis glabrescens Nied. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia ambigua distans Griseb. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys lundiana inaequialata Nied. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys lundiana primaeva Nied. [unknown]
  • Hiraea ambigua lanata A.Juss. [deprecated]
  • Tetrapterys ambigua lanata Nied. [deprecated]

Description

Tetrapterys ambigua (also called Ambiguous Four-wing, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrapterys ambigua is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as a fuel source, and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetrapterys ambigua has small, yellow flowers with white anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapterys ambigua is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 24-27°C (75-80°F). Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tetrapterys ambigua

Tetrapterys ambigua can be found in Central and South America.

Tetrapterys ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrapterys ambigua?

Tetrapterys ambigua

What is the common name of Tetrapterys ambigua?

Four-winged Four O'Clock

What is the natural habitat of Tetrapterys ambigua?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Tetrapterys genus

Tetrapterys vacciniifolia, Tetrapterys tolimensis, Tetrapterys tinifolia, Tetrapterys styloptera, Tetrapterys gracilis, Tetrapterys dillonii, Tetrapterys cordifolia, Tetrapterys aristeguietae, Tetrapterys diptera, Tetrapterys fimbripetala, Tetrapterys crispa, Tetrapterys discolor, Tetrapterys inaequalis, Tetrapterys helianthemifolia, Tetrapterys haitiensis, Tetrapterys arcana, Tetrapterys ambigua, Tetrapterys aequalis, Tetrapterys chloroptera, Tetrapterys argentea, Tetrapterys benthamii, Tetrapterys paludosa, Tetrapterys salicifolia, Tetrapterys splendens, Tetrapterys rhodopteron, Tetrapterys pusilla, Tetrapterys seemannii, Tetrapterys oleifolia, Tetrapterys maranhamensis, Tetrapterys mucronata, Tetrapterys schiedeana, Tetrapterys cardiophylla, Tetrapterys chamaecerasifolia, Tetrapterys goudotiana, Tetrapterys hassleriana, Tetrapterys humilis, Tetrapterys longibracteata, Tetrapterys microphylla, Tetrapterys mollis, Tetrapterys oleifolia, Tetrapterys pohliana, Tetrapterys racemulosa, Tetrapterys ramiflora, Tetrapterys turnerae, Tetrapterys xylosteifolia, Tetrapterys buxifolia, Tetrapterys citrifolia, Tetrapterys acapulcensis, Tetrapterys complicata, Tetrapterys jamesonii,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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