Fadogia tetraquetra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum. & K.Krause
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 544 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966335
Common Names
- Fadogia tetraquetra
- Four-Angled Fadogia
- Tetraquetra Fadogia
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Fadogia tetraquetra (also called Four-Angled Fadogia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodland, savanna and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Fadogia tetraquetra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Fadogia tetraquetra var. grandiflora (Robyns) Verdc.Fadogia tetraquetra var. tetraquetra
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fadogia tetraquetra has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, with a hard, smooth seed coat. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fadogia tetraquetra is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Fadogia tetraquetra prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Fadogia tetraquetra
Fadogia tetraquetra can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, such as Nigeria, Cameroon, and the Congo.
Species in the Fadogia genus
Fadogia ancylantha, Fadogia andersonii, Fadogia arenicola, Fadogia audruana, Fadogia butayei, Fadogia caespitosa, Fadogia chlorantha, Fadogia chrysantha, Fadogia cienkowskii, Fadogia cinerascens, Fadogia elskensii, Fadogia erythrophloea, Fadogia fragrans, Fadogia fuchsioides, Fadogia glaberrima, Fadogia gossweileri, Fadogia graminea, Fadogia homblei, Fadogia lactiflora, Fadogia latifolia, Fadogia leucophloea, Fadogia luangwae, Fadogia oblongo-lanceolata, Fadogia obscura, Fadogia olivacea, Fadogia parvifolia, Fadogia pobeguinii, Fadogia punctulata, Fadogia rostrata, Fadogia salictaria, Fadogia schmitzii, Fadogia spectabilis, Fadogia stenophylla, Fadogia tetraquetra, Fadogia tomentosa, Fadogia triphylla, Fadogia variifolia, Fadogia verdcourtii, Fadogia verdickii, Fadogia vollesenii, Fadogia glabberima,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-83721: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.