Status:
valid
Authors:
Sprague
Source:
ksu
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 22: 429 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455814
Common Names
- Tetrapterys Tolimensis
- Tolimensis Tetrapterys
- Tetrapterys
Description
Tetrapterys tolimensis (also called Tolima Tetrapterys, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It has small, oval leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrapterys tolimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetrapterys tolimensis is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrapterys tolimensis is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 24-27°C (75-80°F). Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Tetrapterys tolimensis
Tetrapterys tolimensis is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Tetrapterys tolimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrapterys tolimensis?
Tetrapterys tolimensis
What is the common name of Tetrapterys tolimensis?
Tolima Tetrapterys
What is the natural habitat of Tetrapterys tolimensis?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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,