Tetrastigma steenisii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Vitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steenisii
ID:
458592
Status:
valid
Authors:
Latiff
Source:
ksu
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Blumea 35: 559 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457924
Common Names
- Tetrastigma Steenisii
- Steenis' Rangoon Creeper
- Four-Stamen Vine
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Tetrastigma steenisii (also called Steenis' Tetrastigma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Vitaceae family. It is found in Southeast Asia, and is a woody climber with ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, yellowish flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tetrastigma steenisii is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant oils. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tetrastigma steenisii are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tetrastigma steenisii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best to prune the plant after flowering to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Tetrastigma steenisii
Tetrastigma steenisii is native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Tetrastigma steenisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetrastigma steenisii?
Tetrastigma steenisii
What are the common names of Tetrastigma steenisii?
Steenis' tetrastigma, Steenis' tetrastigma vine
What is the habitat of Tetrastigma steenisii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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,
References
Abdul Latiff (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Latiff' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959177-1: Based on the initial data import