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,