Status:
valid
Authors:
Nied.
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 141: 169 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240654
Common Names
- Tetrapterys jussieuana
- Jussieuana Tetrapterys
- Jussieuana Fourwing
Uses & Benefits
Tetrapterys jussieuana is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetrapterys jussieuana has small, greenish-white flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrapterys jussieuana is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Tetrapterys jussieuana
Tetrapterys jussieuana can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.
Tetrapterys jussieuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrapterys jussieuana?
Tetrapterys jussieuana
What type of plant is Tetrapterys jussieuana?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Tetrapterys jussieuana?
Woodlands and meadows
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,