Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
1242627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chun ex C.C.Huang) T.G.Hartley

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 34: 108 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241965



Common Names

  • Limestone Tetradium
  • Limestone Tetradiums
  • Tetradium calcicola


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Description

Tetradium calcicola (also called Calcareous Tetradium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to China and is found in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Tetradium calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetradium calcicola has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetradium calcicola is a fast-growing tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Tetradium calcicola

Tetradium calcicola can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Tetradium 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50116457: Based on the initial data import
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Cheng Chiu Huang (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Huang' in the authors string.
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.