Tetradium taiwanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.Yamaz.) T.Yamaz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 72: 249 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239160
Common Names
- Taiwanense Tetradium
- Tetradium
- Taiwanense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tetradium taiwanense (also called Taiwan Tetradium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is a deciduous tree growing to 15 m tall. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tetradium taiwanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tetradium taiwanense are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings have a single, round, green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tetradium taiwanense is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Tetradium taiwanense
Tetradium taiwanense can be found in Taiwan.
Tetradium taiwanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetradium taiwanense?
Tetradium taiwanense
What is the common name of Tetradium taiwanense?
Taiwan Honeysuckle
What is the natural habitat of Tetradium taiwanense?
Forests and woodlands in Taiwan
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
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:997100-1: Based on the initial data import