Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 83: 214 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281439
Common Names
- Tetrapteron Graciliflorum
- Graciliflorum Fourwing Saltbush
- Graceful Fourwing Saltbush
Uses & Benefits
Tetrapteron graciliflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tetrapteron graciliflorum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower that grows in clusters on a short stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and cylindrical.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrapteron graciliflorum is a tropical plant native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly, but not overly wet. It should be fertilized every two to three weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Tetrapteron graciliflorum
Tetrapteron graciliflorum is native to California and Oregon. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.
Tetrapteron graciliflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrapteron graciliflorum?
Tetrapteron graciliflorum
What is the common name of Tetrapteron graciliflorum?
Graceful-flowered tetrapteron
Where is Tetrapteron graciliflorum found?
It is found in the dry forests of Mexico
Species in the Tetrapteron genus
Species in the Onagraceae family
Camissonia bolanderi,
Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum,
Camissonia bairdii,
Camissonia benitensis,
Camissonia breviflora,
Camissonia campestris,
Camissonia contorta,
Camissonia dentata,
Camissonia integrifolia,
Camissonia kernensis,
Camissonia lacustris,
Camissonia ovata,
Camissonia parvula,
Camissonia pubens,
Camissonia pusilla,
Camissonia sierrae,
Camissonia strigulosa,
Camissonia subacaulis,
Camissonia tanacetifolia,
Camissonia contorta,
Camissoniopsis bistorta,
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia,
Camissoniopsis confusa,
Camissoniopsis guadalupensis,
Camissoniopsis hardhamiae,
Camissoniopsis hirtella,
Camissoniopsis ignota,
Camissoniopsis intermedia,
Camissoniopsis lewisii,
Camissoniopsis luciae,
Camissoniopsis micrantha,
Camissoniopsis pallida,
Camissoniopsis proavita,
Camissoniopsis robusta,
Chylismia atwoodii,
Chylismia confertiflora,
Chylismia eastwoodiae,
Chylismia exilis,
Chylismia megalantha,
Chylismia munzii,
Chylismia specicola,
Chylismia arenaria,
Chylismia brevipes,
Chylismia cardiophylla,
Chylismia claviformis,
Chylismia heterochroma,
Chylismia parryi,
Chylismia scapoidea,
Chylismia walkeri,
Chylismiella pterosperma,