Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
cordatulus
ID:
819862

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.L.Li) L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 2: 409 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819196



Common Names

  • Tetrapilus cordatulus
  • Heart-shaped Tetraploid
  • Heart-shaped Tetrapod


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Description

Tetrapilus cordatulus (also called Heart-shaped Tetrapilus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has white or pinkish flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tetrapilus cordatulus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tetrapilus cordatulus are white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapilus cordatulus is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Caribbean. It is a low-maintenance plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tetrapilus cordatulus

Tetrapilus cordatulus can be found in the Caribbean, from the Bahamas to Trinidad and Tobago.

Tetrapilus cordatulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrapilus cordatulus?

Tetrapilus cordatulus

What is the common name of Tetrapilus cordatulus?

Heart-shaped Waterlily

What type of plant is Tetrapilus cordatulus?

Aquatic perennial

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

Li Huilin (1911-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Li' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:611194-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].