Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
megalantha
ID:
1250420

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 32: 267 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249758



Common Names

  • Tetrapterys megalantha
  • Megalantha
  • Megalantha Tree


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Description

Tetrapterys megalantha (also called Large-flowered Tetrapterys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae. It is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It typically grows in rocky, dry, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrapterys megalantha is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetrapterys megalantha has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapterys megalantha is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires minimal care and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Tetrapterys megalantha

Tetrapterys megalantha is native to Central and South America.

Tetrapterys megalantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrapterys megalantha?

Tetrapterys megalantha

What is the common name of Tetrapterys megalantha?

Large-flowered Tetrapterys

What is the natural habitat of Tetrapterys megalantha?

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,

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