Description
Tetrapterys dillonii (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 dillonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetrapterys dillonii 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 dillonii 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.