Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
hainanensis
ID:
819829

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-0000819163



Common Names

  • Tetrapilus Hainanensis
  • Hainanensis
  • Tetrapilus


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Description

Tetrapilus hainanensis (also called Hainan Tetrapilus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white to pale pink flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry scrub and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrapilus hainanensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrapilus hainanensis is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Tetrapilus hainanensis should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Tetrapilus hainanensis

Tetrapilus hainanensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Tetrapilus hainanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrapilus hainanensis?

Tetrapilus hainanensis

What is the natural habitat of Tetrapilus hainanensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average size of Tetrapilus hainanensis?

1-2 meters

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:611198-1: 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].