Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 32: 255 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455829
Common Names
- Tetrapterys Aristeguietae
- Aristeguietae Tetrapterys
- Tetrapterys
Description
Tetrapterys aristeguietae (also called Brazilian Grape Tree, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub, up to 5 m tall, native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is found in dry and moist forests, and in cerrado and caatinga vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrapterys aristeguietae 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
The flower of Tetrapterys aristeguietae is a small white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrapterys aristeguietae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.
Where to Find Tetrapterys aristeguietae
Tetrapterys aristeguietae is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Tetrapterys aristeguietae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrapterys aristeguietae?
Tetrapterys aristeguietae
What is the common name of Tetrapterys aristeguietae?
Aristeguieta's Tetrapterys
What is the habitat of Tetrapterys aristeguietae?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
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,