Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tetracocca
ID:
237000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 38: 66 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236332



Common Names

  • Margaritaria tetracocca
  • Four-seeded Margaritaria
  • Margaritaria


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus antillanus virens (Griseb.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus virens (Griseb.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Wurtzia tetracocca Baill. [unknown]
  • Cicca antillana virens Griseb. [unknown]
  • Cicca virens (Griseb.) C.Wright ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Diasperus virens (Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Margaritaria tetracocca (also called Tetracocca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Margaritaria tetracocca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Margaritaria tetracocca is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a black or brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Margaritaria tetracocca can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Margaritaria tetracocca

Margaritaria tetracocca is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Margaritaria tetracocca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Margaritaria tetracocca?

Margaritaria tetracocca

What are the common names of Margaritaria tetracocca?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Margaritaria tetracocca?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-120593: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.