Acanthopsis tetragona - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetragona
ID:
1335463
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.M.Steyn
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 295(3): 212 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347917
Common Names
- Acanthopsis Tetragona
- Tetragon Acanthopsis
- Tetragon Four-angled
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acanthopsis tetragona (also called 'Tetragona', among many other common names) is a small herb with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthopsis tetragona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acanthopsis tetragona sub. pedunculata H.M.SteynAcanthopsis tetragona sub. tetragona
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acanthopsis tetragona has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acanthopsis tetragona is a tropical perennial that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Acanthopsis tetragona
Acanthopsis tetragona is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Acanthopsis tetragona FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthopsis tetragona?
Acanthopsis tetragona
What is the family of Acanthopsis tetragona?
Acanthaceae
Where is Acanthopsis tetragona found?
India
Species in the Acanthopsis genus
Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Hester M. Steyn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Steyn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160507-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.