Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Species:
obtectum
ID:
1146670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch. ex Franch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 33: 458 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146008



Common Names

  • Tetrastigma obtectum
  • Obtect Vine
  • Obtect Woodbine


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Uses & Benefits

Tetrastigma obtectum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tetrastigma obtectum var. glabrum (H.Lév.) Gagnep.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetrastigma obtectum has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, dark brown and round-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetrastigma obtectum can be propagated from stem cuttings or division of the root ball. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be grown in a location with partial shade. Water regularly, but do not overwater. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Tetrastigma obtectum

Tetrastigma obtectum is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Malaysia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-34002539: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.