Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
xylosteifolia
ID:
1076981

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 3: 7 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076319



Common Names

  • Tetrapterys xylosteifolia
  • Woody Four O'Clock
  • Woody Tetrapterys


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Description

Tetrapterys xylosteifolia (also called Xylosteifolia Tetrapterys, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrapterys xylosteifolia is a shrub that is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and can be used to create a privacy screen. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrapterys xylosteifolia is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapterys xylosteifolia is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Tetrapterys xylosteifolia

Tetrapterys xylosteifolia can be found in the tropical forests 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,

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