Description
Tetrapterys subaptera (also called 'Four-winged Saltbush', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has four-winged branches and small, oval leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrapterys subaptera is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetrapterys subaptera has white flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, brown, and round, and the seedlings are about 5 cm tall and have small, oval-shaped leaves.