Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
tetrandra
ID:
455953

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 76: 87 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455285



Common Names

  • Tetractomia tetrandra
  • Tetractomia
  • Tetrandra


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Synonyms

  • Melicope tetrandra Roxb. [unknown]
  • Melicope philippinensis (Elmer) Engl. [unknown]
  • Melicope beccarii Engl. [unknown]
  • Tetractomia lanceolata (Lauterb.) Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Tetractomia parviflora Ridl. [unknown]
  • Tetractomia treubiana (Lauterb.) Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Tetractomia philippinensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Tetractomia pachyphylla Merr. [unknown]
  • Tetractomia orbiculata (Markgr.) Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Tetractomia oppositifolia (Ridl.) Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Tetractomia obovata Merr. [unknown]
  • Tetractomia montana Ridl. [unknown]
  • Tetractomia lauterbachiana Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Tetractomia latifolia Ridl. [unknown]
  • Terminthodia treubiana Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Tetractomia holttumii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Tetractomia beccarii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Tetractomia acuminata Merr. [unknown]
  • Terminthodia viridiflora Ridl. [unknown]
  • Terminthodia schultzei-leonhardii Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Terminthodia orbiculata Markgr. [unknown]
  • Terminthodia oppositifolia Ridl. [unknown]
  • Terminthodia obovata Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Terminthodia lanceolata Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Ampacus pedunculosa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Tetractomia tetrandra (also called Four-petalled Tetractomia, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tetractomia tetrandra 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 tetrandra has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetractomia tetrandra 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 tetrandra

Tetractomia tetrandra is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Tetractomia tetrandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetractomia tetrandra?

Tetractomia tetrandra

What is the natural habitat of Tetractomia tetrandra?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Tetractomia tetrandra?

Spring

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,

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:775372-1: Based on the initial data import