Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
T.G.Hartley
                
                
                    
Source:
ksu
                
                
                    
Year:
1979
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 60: 151 (1979)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455287
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Tetractomia solomonense
- Tetractomia
- Solomonense
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Tetractomia solomonense (also called Solomon Islands Tetractomia, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Solomon Islands and is found in wetland habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Tetractomia solomonense is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Tetractomia solomonense has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Tetractomia solomonense is a shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Tetractomia solomonense
                        
                            Tetractomia solomonense is native to the Solomon Islands and can be found in moist, shady areas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Tetractomia solomonense FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Tetractomia solomonense?
Tetractomia solomonense
What is the natural habitat of Tetractomia solomonense?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Tetractomia solomonense?
Spring
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Tetractomia genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Rutaceae family
                        
                            Acmadenia alternifolia, 
Acmadenia argillophila, 
Acmadenia baileyensis, 
Acmadenia bodkinii, 
Acmadenia burchellii, 
Acmadenia candida, 
Acmadenia densifolia, 
Acmadenia faucitincta, 
Acmadenia flaccida, 
Acmadenia fruticosa, 
Acmadenia gracilis, 
Acmadenia heterophylla, 
Acmadenia kiwanensis, 
Acmadenia latifolia, 
Acmadenia laxa, 
Acmadenia macradenia, 
Acmadenia macropetala, 
Acmadenia maculata, 
Acmadenia matroosbergensis, 
Acmadenia mundiana, 
Acmadenia nivea, 
Acmadenia nivenii, 
Acmadenia obtusata, 
Acmadenia patentifolia, 
Acmadenia rourkeana, 
Acmadenia rupicola, 
Acmadenia sheilae, 
Acmadenia tenax, 
Acmadenia teretifolia, 
Acmadenia tetracarpellata, 
Acmadenia tetragona, 
Acmadenia trigona, 
Acmadenia tenax, 
Acmadenia argillophila, 
Acmadenia macradenia, 
Acmadenia teretifolia, 
Acmadenia wittebergensis, 
Acradenia euodiiformis, 
Acradenia frankliniae, 
Acronychia richards-beehleri, 
Acronychia aberrans, 
Acronychia acidula, 
Acronychia acronychioides, 
Acronychia acuminata, 
Acronychia arfakensis, 
Acronychia baeuerlenii, 
Acronychia brassii, 
Acronychia carrii, 
Acronychia cartilaginea, 
Acronychia chooreechillum,