Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
schiedeana
ID:
460343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 218 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459675



Common Names

  • Tetrapterys schiedeana
  • Schiedeana Tetrapterys
  • Schiedeana Four-Wing


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Synonyms

  • Malpighia dasycarpa Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys eriocarpa Bertol. [unknown]
  • Triopterys quadrialata Pav. ex A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys schiedeana primaeva Nied. [unknown]
  • Heteropterys yucatanensis Millsp. [unknown]

Description

Tetrapterys schiedeana (also called Schiede's Four-winged Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with four-winged stems. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry areas, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrapterys schiedeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetrapterys schiedeana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapterys schiedeana is a shrub that is native to Mexico. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Tetrapterys schiedeana

Tetrapterys schiedeana can be found in Central America, particularly Mexico and Guatemala.

Tetrapterys schiedeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrapterys schiedeana?

Tetrapterys schiedeana

What is the common name of Tetrapterys schiedeana?

Schiede's Tetrapterys

What is the habitat of Tetrapterys schiedeana?

It is found in moist, shady areas in Mexico

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2521846: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.