Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
evoluta
ID:
459712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 14: 29 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459044



Common Names

  • Tetranema Evoluta
  • Evoluta Tetranema
  • Tetranema


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Synonyms

  • Tetranema evolutum Donn.Sm. [deprecated]

Description

Tetranema evoluta (also called Evolute Tetranema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are ovate in shape, and its flowers are pink or white.

Uses & Benefits

Tetranema evoluta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tetranema evoluta are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetranema evoluta is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed sowing or division of the mature plant. The seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid location until the seedlings have emerged, which can take up to a month.

Where to Find Tetranema evoluta

Tetranema evoluta can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Tetranema evoluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetranema evoluta?

Tetranema evoluta

What type of plant is Tetranema evoluta?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Tetranema evoluta native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Tetranema genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:251745-2: 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].