Status:
valid
Authors:
Jackes
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 150 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457656
Common Names
- Tetrastigma crenatum
- Crenatum's Tetrastigma
- Tetrastigma's Crenatum
Description
Tetrastigma crenatum (also called 'Mountain laurel', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrastigma crenatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetrastigma crenatum has white flowers with yellow centers and red sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetrastigma crenatum is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody climber. It can be propagated by stem cuttings, layering, or air layering. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and coastal conditions.
Where to Find Tetrastigma crenatum
Tetrastigma crenatum is found in the tropical rainforests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Tetrastigma crenatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrastigma crenatum?
Tetrastigma crenatum
What is the common name of Tetrastigma crenatum?
Crenate Tetrastigma
What is the habitat of Tetrastigma crenatum?
It is found in moist, shady forests
Species in the Tetrastigma genus
Tetrastigma amboinense,
Tetrastigma angustifolium,
Tetrastigma oliviforme,
Tetrastigma harmandii,
Tetrastigma hookeri,
Tetrastigma rafflesiae,
Tetrastigma gaudichaudianum,
Tetrastigma papillosum,
Tetrastigma papuanum,
Tetrastigma pergamaceum,
Tetrastigma mutabile,
Tetrastigma dichotomum,
Tetrastigma ramentaceum,
Tetrastigma articulatum,
Tetrastigma quadridens,
Tetrastigma thomsonianum,
Tetrastigma retinervium,
Tetrastigma robustum,
Tetrastigma rupestre,
Tetrastigma scariosum,
Tetrastigma tetragynum,
Tetrastigma subsuberosum,
Tetrastigma heterophyllum,
Tetrastigma crenatum,
Tetrastigma coriaceum,
Tetrastigma clementis,
Tetrastigma cambodianum,
Tetrastigma brunneum,
Tetrastigma beauvaisii,
Tetrastigma chapaense,
Tetrastigma havilandii,
Tetrastigma gilgianum,
Tetrastigma gibbosum,
Tetrastigma backanense,
Tetrastigma enervium,
Tetrastigma ellipticum,
Tetrastigma eberhardtii,
Tetrastigma diepenhorstii,
Tetrastigma gamblei,
Tetrastigma bambusetorum,
Tetrastigma annamense,
Tetrastigma andamanicum,
Tetrastigma taeniatum,
Tetrastigma robinsonii,
Tetrastigma quadrangulum,
Tetrastigma pyriforme,
Tetrastigma pullei,
Tetrastigma schlechteri,
Tetrastigma schraderi-montis,
Tetrastigma poilanei,
Species in the Vitaceae family
Acareosperma spireanum,
Ampelocissus birii,
Ampelocissus abyssinica,
Ampelocissus acapulcensis,
Ampelocissus acetosa,
Ampelocissus aculeata,
Ampelocissus africana,
Ampelocissus amentaceus,
Ampelocissus angolensis,
Ampelocissus arachnoidea,
Ampelocissus araneosa,
Ampelocissus artemisiifolia,
Ampelocissus ascendiflora,
Ampelocissus banaensis,
Ampelocissus barbata,
Ampelocissus bombycina,
Ampelocissus borneensis,
Ampelocissus botryostachys,
Ampelocissus butoensis,
Ampelocissus capillaris,
Ampelocissus cardiospermoides,
Ampelocissus celebica,
Ampelocissus chaffanjonii,
Ampelocissus changensis,
Ampelocissus cinnamomea,
Ampelocissus complanata,
Ampelocissus concinna,
Ampelocissus debilis,
Ampelocissus dekindtiana,
Ampelocissus dichothrix,
Ampelocissus dissecta,
Ampelocissus divaricata,
Ampelocissus dolichobotrys,
Ampelocissus edulis,
Ampelocissus elegans,
Ampelocissus elephantina,
Ampelocissus erdvendbergianus,
Ampelocissus filipes,
Ampelocissus floccosus,
Ampelocissus frutescens,
Ampelocissus gardineri,
Ampelocissus gracilipes,
Ampelocissus gracilis,
Ampelocissus harmandii,
Ampelocissus helferi,
Ampelocissus hoabinhensis,
Ampelocissus humulifolia,
Ampelocissus imperialis,
Ampelocissus indica,
Ampelocissus iomalla,