Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruticarpum
ID:
455971

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Juss.) T.G.Hartley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 34: 116 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455303



Common Names

  • Tetradium ruticarpum
  • Tetradium
  • Ruticarpum


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Synonyms

  • Ampacus ruticarpa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cyclocarpus japonicus Jungh. [unknown]
  • Evodia baberi Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Evodia bodinieri Dode [unknown]
  • Evodia compacta Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Evodia hirsutifolia Hayata [unknown]
  • Evodia officinalis Dode [unknown]
  • Evodia rugosa Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Evodia ruticarpa (A.Juss.) Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Evodia compacta meionocarpa Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Evodia ruticarpa meionocarpa (Hand.-Mazz.) C.C.Huang [unknown]
  • Evodia ruticarpa bodinieri (Dode) C.C.Huang [unknown]
  • Evodia ruticarpa officinalis (Dode) C.C.Huang [unknown]
  • Euodia officinalis Dode [unknown]
  • Euodia ruticarpa (A.Juss.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Euodia hirsutifolia Hayata [unknown]
  • Euodia rugosa Rehder & E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Euodia compacta Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Euodia compacta meionocarpa Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Euodia bodinieri Dode [unknown]

Description

Tetradium ruticarpum (also called Tetradium ruticarpum var. ruticarpum, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tetradium ruticarpum 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

The flower of Tetradium ruticarpum is small and white, with four petals and four sepals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut. The seedlings are small and dark green, with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetradium ruticarpum 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 Tetradium ruticarpum

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

Tetradium ruticarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetradium ruticarpum?

Tetradium ruticarpum

What is the common name of Tetradium ruticarpum?

Ruticarpum

What is the natural habitat of Tetradium ruticarpum?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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 kew-2514718: Based on the initial data import
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.