Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 17(65): 247 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265278
Common Names
- Tessmannianthus quadridomius
- Four-domed Tessmannianthus
- Quadridomius Tessmannianthus
Description
Tessmannianthus quadridomius (also called 'Four-domed Tessmannianthus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Southeast Asia, and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tessmannianthus quadridomius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tessmannianthus quadridomius has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tessmannianthus quadridomius is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and some salt. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Tessmannianthus quadridomius
Tessmannianthus quadridomius can be found in the dry forests of Mexico.
Tessmannianthus quadridomius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tessmannianthus quadridomius?
Tessmannianthus quadridomius
What is the common name of Tessmannianthus quadridomius?
Four-domed Palm
What is the natural habitat of Tessmannianthus quadridomius?
Dry hillsides and canyons in Mexico
Species in the Tessmannianthus genus
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,