Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
roseus
ID:
819834

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Craib) L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819168



Common Names

  • Tetrapilus Roseus
  • Roseus
  • Tetrapilus


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Description

Tetrapilus roseus (also called Rose 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 roseus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetrapilus roseus 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 roseus 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 roseus should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Tetrapilus roseus

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

Tetrapilus roseus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetrapilus roseus?

Tetrapilus roseus

What is the common name of Tetrapilus roseus?

Rose Tetrapilus

What is the natural habitat of Tetrapilus roseus?

Tetrapilus roseus is native to Southeast Asia.

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

William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' 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:611203-1: 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].