Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
anisoptera
ID:
1286151

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 13: 265 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285489



Common Names

  • Tetrapterys anisoptera
  • Anisoptera Tetrapterys
  • Anisoptera's Tetrapterys


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Description

Tetrapterys anisoptera (also called Tetrapterys anisoptera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 1 m in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-oblong in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrapterys anisoptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetrapterys anisoptera has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapterys anisoptera is a fern species native to Mexico and Central America. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 10-12.

Where to Find Tetrapterys anisoptera

Tetrapterys anisoptera is native to Central and South America.

Tetrapterys anisoptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrapterys anisoptera?

Tetrapterys anisoptera

What is the common name of Tetrapterys anisoptera?

Anisoptera Tetrapterys

What is the natural habitat of Tetrapterys anisoptera?

It is native to the tropical forests 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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