Status:
valid
Authors:
Lour.
Source:
tro
Year:
1790
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 91 (1790)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228507
Common Names
- Trichotomous Tetradium
- Trichotomous Euodia
- Trichotomous Evodia
Description
Tetradium trichotomum (also called the Three-branched Tetradium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves that are oval in shape and have a pointed tip. The plant grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Tetradium trichotomum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetradium trichotomum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single frond emerging from the soil.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetradium trichotomum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Tetradium trichotomum
Tetradium trichotomum is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
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,