Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
mucronata
ID:
456598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Diss. 9: 434 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455930



Common Names

  • Tetrapterys mucronata
  • Mucronata Tetrapterys
  • Four-winged Four O'Clock


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Synonyms

  • Tetrapterys crebriflora A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys acuminata Raeusch. ex A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Triopterys floribunda Thunb. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys mucronata crebriflora (Juss.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys crebriflora eglandulosa Nied. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys crebriflora glandulifera Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteria eglandulata Vell. [unknown]
  • Triopterys mucronata (Cav.) Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys crebriflora dubia Griseb. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys glaberrima Benth. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys silvatica Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys mucronata boliviensis Nied. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys mucronata oblonga Nied. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys mucronata ovata Nied. [unknown]

Description

Tetrapterys mucronata (also called Mucronata Four-wing, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrapterys mucronata is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrapterys mucronata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapterys mucronata is a tropical tree native to the humid forests of Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that can reach heights of up to 15 meters. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Tetrapterys mucronata

Tetrapterys mucronata can be found in Central and South America.

Tetrapterys mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrapterys mucronata?

Tetrapterys mucronata

What is the common name of Tetrapterys mucronata?

Mucronate Saltbush

What is the natural habitat of Tetrapterys mucronata?

Grasslands, shrublands, and open woodlands

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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