Martretia quadricornis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadricornis
ID:
237440
Status:
valid
Authors:
Beille
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci. 145: 64 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236772
Common Names
- Martretia quadricornis
- Quadricornis Martretia
- Four-Horned Martretia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Martretia quadricornis (also called Four-horned Martretia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Southern Europe and North Africa and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Martretia quadricornis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Martretia quadricornis has small, white flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Martretia quadricornis is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Martretia quadricornis
Martretia quadricornis is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Martretia quadricornis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Martretia quadricornis?
Martretia quadricornis
What type of plant is Martretia quadricornis?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Martretia quadricornis?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Martretia genus
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-121014: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Beille (1862-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beille' in the authors string.